Filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s Europe tour has generated immense buzz, particularly after a glimpse of his upcoming Mahesh Babu-starrer, ‘Varanasi,’ received a thunderous reception from French audiences. This global showcase highlights the growing international appeal of Indian cinema.
Key Points
SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' glimpse featuring Mahesh Babu premiered to French audiences.
The glimpse received an enthusiastic response during Rajamouli's Europe tour screenings.
The tour includes RRR, Eega screenings, masterclasses, and fan meet-and-greets.
'Varanasi' is set for an April 2027 release, hinting at time travel and Mahesh Babu as Lord Rama.
Rajamouli’s Europe Tour: A Global Showcase
SS Rajamouli showcased a glimpse of the Mahesh Babu-starrer Varanasi during his Europe tour, receiving rave reviews from French audiences.
After delivering blockbusters such as RRR and the Baahubali franchise, filmmaker SS Rajamouli is now gearing up for his next pan-India spectacle, Varanasi. As part of his Europe tour, Rajamouli showcased his films to audiences in France, where glimpses of Varanasi and Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1 were screened alongside RRR. The first look at Varanasi, featuring Mahesh Babu, received a thunderous response from the French audience.
Varanasi Glimpse: French Audience Reaction
The caption accompanying the video read, “In Annecy, France!! 1000’s of miles away from India, 100’s of French audience at an #RRRMovie screening and the applause for the #Varanasi glimpse was surreal…”
SS Rajamouli’s Europe tour includes screenings of RRR and Eega, masterclasses, and fan meet-and-greets. The tour began on June 26 with the screening of RRR in Paris. It will be followed by a screening of Baahubali: The Beginning and a masterclass with SS Rajamouli and Christophe Gans in Paris on June 27. Apart from the events in Paris, Rajamouli will also conduct a masterclass in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and attend the NIFF Awards ceremony in the city. Glimpses of Varanasi and Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1 are attached to the screenings throughout the tour. The tour will conclude on July 4th with a masterclass at Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Future of ‘Varanasi’: Production & Release
The makers unveiled the film’s first glimpse at a grand event in Hyderabad last year, hinting at a story centred on time travel. Rajamouli has also confirmed that Mahesh Babu will portray Lord Rama in one of the film’s sequences. Varanasi is currently under production and is scheduled to release in theatres in April 2027.
The overwhelming French response to ‘Varanasi’ underscores SS Rajamouli’s global impact and Mahesh Babu’s international appeal. This early excitement bodes well for the film’s highly anticipated release, further cementing Indian cinema’s worldwide presence.
