‘Varanasi’: Mahesh Babu's look as Rudhra from SS Rajamouli's magnum opus unveiled
Mahesh Babu's first look as the character Rudhra from SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated pan-Indian film 'Varanasi' was unveiled on the actor's birthday. The images show Babu in rugged outdoor gear amidst African wilderness, with director Rajamouli praising the actor's portrayal and the authenticity added by filming in locations like Mount Kilimanjaro and Masai Mara. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
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Mahesh Babu's first look as Rudhra from SS Rajamouli's pan-Indian epic Varanasi has been unveiled on the actor's birthday, giving fans a new glimpse of the character at the centre of one of the most anticipated action-adventure. The still was shared on the film's official Instagram handle, with the caption: "Another trip around the Sun... before we travel across time. Happy Birthday Rudhra."
The newly released images show Mahesh Babu sporting a beard and casual outdoor gear. One of the visuals places the character amid the African wilderness, with zebras and giraffes visible in the background. Another shows the actor relaxing on a bamboo raft or cot surrounded by dense greenery.
The images were captured during the film's Africa schedule, which included filming around Mount Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara. Director Rajamouli revealed that the locations added a dimension that could not have been recreated on a set.
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