SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Teaser Makes History at Paris' Le Grand Rex Theatre

• SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' teaser was screened at the iconic Le Grand Rex theatre in Paris on January 5.
• This marks the first time an Indian film teaser has ever been launched at the prestigious French venue, a significant milestone for Indian cinema.
• The film stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha.
• Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani handles the music, and V Vijayendra Prasad pens the story for the 2027 release.
• The teaser showed Mahesh Babu's character Rudhra, holding a trishul, covered in blood, and riding a bull.

Why It Matters: 'Varanasi' teaser's Paris screening is a historic global milestone for Indian cinema.