The highly anticipated 'Varanasi' trailer has been leaked online, sparking excitement among fans of the upcoming SS Rajamouli film. The leak occurred during the 'GlobeTrotter' event at Ramoji Film City, where the team unveiled official motion character posters, the film title, and a glimpse of the trailer. The footage offers a tantalizing preview of the film's unique blend of mythological, historical, and sci-fi elements.
According to the leaked clip, the movie takes viewers on a journey through a dramatically recreated ancient Varanasi, set in the year 512 CE. This aligns with previous reports of the team's meticulous set construction in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City. The trailer then transitions to a cosmic scene, featuring blazing asteroids hurtling towards Earth, with a particular focus on the asteroid Shambhavi, which is predicted to impact the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica in 2027 CE. This reveals an ancient, hidden city beneath the ice cap, adding to the film's allure.
The scale of the ancient cityscapes and prehistoric civilizations depicted in the trailer has generated even more buzz about the film's impressive visual effects. Despite the leak, neither Rajamouli nor the producers have confirmed the specific plot details. However, the movie is widely expected to be a global action-adventure epic, leaving fans eager to witness the full trailer and the film's theatrical release.