Mahesh Babu unveils first look as ‘Rudhra’ in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ on birthday

Hyderabad: Superstar Mahesh Babu gave fans an early birthday gift on Monday with the first look of his character ‘Rudhra’ from director SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated pan-Indian epic ‘Varanasi’.

The poster and stills were released on the film’s official Instagram handle with the caption: “Another trip around the Sun… before we travel across time. Happy Birthday Rudhra.”The visuals present a rugged, adventurous side of the actor. In one image, Mahesh Babu is seen sporting a beard and casual outdoor gear, standing in the African wilderness with zebras and giraffes in the background. Another still shows him relaxing on a bamboo raft or cot, surrounded by dense greenery, hinting at the film’s globe-trotting action-adventure tone.

Dubbed as one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema, Varanasi marks the first collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli. The project is being mounted on a massive scale and is expected to span multiple timelines and locations.

The first look has already set social media abuzz, with fans calling Rudhra a “new avatar” for the star.Further details about the film’s plot and release date are yet to be announced by the makers.