Rajamouli says Masai Mara was too big for ‘Varanasi’s IMAX frame
Dubai: SS Rajamouli marked Mahesh Babu's 51st birthday on Sunday by releasing the actor's first look as Rudhra, alongside a note about filming Varanasi in Kenya. The two stills come from the film's Africa schedule, shot around Mount Kilimanjaro and in the Maasai Mara. One places Rudhra in open wilderness with zebras and giraffes behind him. The other shows him resting on a bamboo raft surrounded…
SS Rajamouli honored Mahesh Babu's 51st birthday by sharing the actor's first glimpse as Rudhra, along with an insight into shooting in Kenya's Masai Mara. Two images captured Rudhra amidst the wilderness and a bamboo raft in dense foliage. Rajamouli expressed awe at the landscape, stating that the IMAX frame couldn't encompass the grandeur of the surroundings.
The director described Rudhra as a character destined for a purpose beyond his own, embodying wit, vulnerability, and fierceness. He also noted that only a few could manage to portray both fierceness and fragility. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh's co-star, wished him a happy birthday with a photo of the duo, calling him Bob. The film is set for a global IMAX release on April 7, 2027, with Mahesh Babu playing Rudhra and Lord Rama in a Ramayana sequence.
Priyanka Chopra plays the role of Mandakini, while Prithviraj Sukumaran portrays the antagonist Kumbha. The movie, spanning across various continents and millennia, is being produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, with MM Keeravani providing the score.
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