Birthdays are usually about cake. For Prithviraj Sukumaran, this one doubled as a mini teaser. On October 16, his Varanasi family wished him with posts that name-dropped his menacing on-screen avatar, Kumbha, and fans are already buzzing.
How the Varanasi Team Celebrated ?
SS Rajamouli shared a picture from the sets and wrote that he didn’t want to awaken the “Kumbha” within Prithviraj today, calling it a character destined to leave its mark on the world. Mahesh Babu kept it warm and simple, wishing “Kumbha” a wonderful day full of love and happiness.
Prithviraj replied to both, thanking them and saying he can’t wait for the world to witness Mahesh’s “madness.”
Varanasi : Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release date | April 7, 2027 (theatres) |
| Director | SS Rajamouli |
| Lead | Mahesh Babu as Rudhra |
| Villain | Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha |
| Female lead | Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Locations | African jungles, Antarctica, Europe |
What Is Varanasi About?
The story is set against a global crisis. A giant asteroid named Shambhavi threatens the city of Varanasi. A rugged archaeologist-explorer, Rudhra, is recruited for a globe-trotting mission to recover an ancient cosmic artefact. He teams up with Mandakini, a fearless historian and skilled marksman. Along the way, they are hunted by the technologically advanced Kumbha, while the key to averting disaster lies in Varanasi’s mythical past.
The film was initially expected to wrap up filming by October 2026, with heavy visual effects and multiple schedules involved.
What’s Next for Prithviraj?
You may have seen him recently in Daayra, opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan, a thriller directed by Meghna Gulzar. Next, he features in the folk horror film Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, directed by Rahul Sadasivan, with Manju Warrier and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Learn more about his career on Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Wikipedia page.
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FAQs
Q1. Who does Prithviraj Sukumaran play in Varanasi?
He plays Kumbha, the main antagonist and a technologically advanced foe of Mahesh Babu’s Rudhra.
Q2. When will Varanasi release?
SS Rajamouli’s action-adventure is scheduled for theatres on April 7, 2027.
