Fans praise SS Rajamouli for ‘humongous scale’, blending Dharma with ‘mind-bending visuals’, call it ‘global blockbuster’

Trust SS Rajamouli, he will set a new standard. Rajamouli and his writer-father K Vijendra Prasad are a deadly duo and they have proven it once again with Varanasi. The first look of the Mahesh Babu starrer was unveiled in Hyderabad on Saturday, leaving fans and moviegoers alike stunned. Varanasi is not just a world traveler but also a time runner. Rajamouli’s mind-blowing vision, featured in From Varansi to Earth, offers a glimpse into a seemingly dystopian world from the Treta Yuga.

The first footage of Varanasi quickly went viral and netizens are calling it a true “global blockbuster”. From the concept to the visual effects, fans are in awe of the Baahubali director. Be it on X, YouTube or Instagram, every netizen is praising Varanasi’s first look. One netizen wrote: “Who said Baahubali is like Masterpiece cinema that wasn’t even created by Rajamouli garu? And look, it’s actually happening. This World class masterpiece is the Master of Cinema.”

Another netizen wrote, “Rajamouli sir takes us to a new world every time, I hope he decides to make a drama/film series on Mahabharata…. I’m sure it will break all records, even worldwide, the biggest potential in terms of plot is Mahabharata and no one other than Rajamouli sir can do justice and achieve it.”

One netizen wrote: “Varanasi! What a perfect, epic and mysterious title. Only SSR can connect 512 AD Varanasi with 7200 BC Lanka Nagaram! This image of the asteroid and the time-bending hint in the trailer are a masterstroke. The man truly creates cinematic universes!” One cyber citizen wrote: “I hope this takes Indian cinema to a global stage and we will no longer be seen as a troupe of synchronized dancers and bully actors. More power to you!”

Varanasi also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The film will be released worldwide on Sankranti 2027.