SS Rajamouli 'Angry and Heartbroken' as 'Varanasi' Visuals Had Leaked Ahead of Title Reveal & Teaser Release at Globetrotter Event: "All in Vain"
The 'Varanasi' leak caused SS Rajamouli to question divine protection, sparking an atheist debate. Get details on the drone breach culprit, his emotional reaction, and Mahesh Babu's Rudhra role along with the new title/cast Details.
The official title and first glimpse of S. S. Rajamouli's global adventure epic, "Varanasi" (earlier known as SSMB29), were intended to be a spectacular reveal at the massive "GlobeTrotter" event in Hyderabad. However, the grand moment was overshadowed by a devastating leak of the film's visuals, leaving the celebrated director "angry and heartbroken."
Rajamouli, speaking passionately at the Globetrotter event attended by thousands of fans, expressed his profound disappointment, calling the incident a massive setback that rendered months of his team's hard work "all in vain."
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The Drone That Ruined the Surprise
Addressing the crowd, Rajamouli detailed the technical and security challenges they faced just hours before the scheduled launch.The Breach: The director revealed that despite taking extraordinary precautions, the crucial glimpse video-which showcased the scale and epic depth of the film-was captured and leaked online during a late-night technical test.
The Culprit: The breach was attributed to an unauthorized drone flying over the high-security venue, capturing footage of the test screening on the massive LED wall.
Rajamouli's Reaction to the Varanasi Teaser Visuals Leak:
"That is one year of our hard work, thousands of man-hours by hundreds of people, and crores of rupees... all leaked because of one drone flying randomly," the director stated emotionally. He lamented that the team couldn't even test the visuals properly due to fear of further leaks, ultimately causing technical glitches during the main event.
Emotional Toll and Atheist Rant of SS Rajamouli
The massive disappointment led to an unfiltered emotional moment from the filmmaker. Amid the technical glitches that plagued the main screening, Rajamouli made headlines with an impassioned, candid statement about his personal beliefs.Some Related Stories:
The Context: The director, who identifies as an atheist while deeply valuing Hindu dharma and Epics (as seen in Baahubali and RRR), was expressing his raw frustration over the careless actions that ruined a major event.
Unveiling the Epic: 'Varanasi' Cast and Scope
Despite the heartbreak, the "GlobeTrotter" event served its purpose, officially confirming the title and the film's unprecedented scope.
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The Cast of Varanasi:
The powerhouse cast was confirmed:
The film, Varanasi which is targeting a Summer 2027 global release, has now gained an even higher level of public attention, albeit through circumstances the director deeply regrets.
- Mahesh Babu as the rugged explorer, Rudhra.
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the mysterious Mandakini.
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist, Kumbha.
The film, Varanasi which is targeting a Summer 2027 global release, has now gained an even higher level of public attention, albeit through circumstances the director deeply regrets.
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