SS Rajamouli Salutes Mahesh Babu Fans for Patience During Varanasi Trailer Glitches

Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli has publicly commended the disciplined composure of superstar Mahesh Babu's fans during technical disruptions at the Varanasi Globe Trotter event held at Ramoji Film City on November 15, 2025. The high-profile gathering, which unveiled the first-look trailer for Rajamouli's much-anticipated pan-Indian adventure thriller Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, encountered multiple playback glitches on the giant screen, causing brief halts. Despite the interruptions, the audience—predominantly Mahesh Babu enthusiasts—remained patient and engaged, earning praise from the Baahubali filmmaker for their exemplary conduct.

Rajamouli addressed the crowd directly during the event, acknowledging the mishaps while expressing gratitude: "I want to thank Mahesh Babu's fans for being so disciplined and waiting patiently despite the glitches." He further revealed that the trailer had been inadvertently leaked hours earlier via a drone flyover, spoiling the planned surprise. "The trailer was revealed by a drone much before the event," he noted, referring to viral footage circulating online prior to the official screening. The drone incident, which captured the projection on a massive outdoor setup, had prompted Rajamouli to issue a pre-event statement condemning the breach as disrespectful to the team's efforts.

The Varanasi trailer, clocking in at over three minutes, showcases Mahesh Babu in a rugged, action-packed avatar set against the ancient city's mystical backdrop, blending high-octane stunts with cultural motifs. Produced by KL Narayana under Durga Arts, the film marks Rajamouli's maiden collaboration with the Telugu superstar and reunites him with composer MM Keeravani. Technical setbacks notwithstanding, the event drew thousands, with fans travelling from across South India, underscoring the immense hype surrounding the project billed as a globe-trotting epic.

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Rajamouli's appreciation for the fans' restraint highlights the mutual respect between Tollywood's top talent and its devoted base, especially amid the industry's growing emphasis on grand-scale promotions. As Varanasi gears up for a 2027 release in multiple languages, the incident serves as a reminder of the challenges in managing leaks and logistics for blockbuster unveilings. With principal photography slated to commence soon, the film's trajectory continues to generate buzz, bolstered by the unwavering support that weathered the evening's hiccups.

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