India, Nov. 15 -- Varanasi title and first glimpse: Thousands of fans from across the globe thonged to Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad on Saturday evening for the grand event announcing the title of SS Rajamouli's next as Varanasi. The rest streamed in on JioHotstar or Variety. Lead stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran also attended the event, making it a special night for fans. Shruti Haasan performed.

On Saturday evening, the film's team set up a massive screen to announce the title. Fans were handed out 'passports' in lieu of passes to keep with the theme. Numerous fans held a bike rally on the way to the venue, while others carried along specially made posters.

The first glimpse of the film was unveiled beforeh...