Hyderabad, Nov. 16 -- S.S. Rajamouli, the visionary director behind the Academy Award-winning RRR, unveiled the title and first footage of his highly anticipated next film, 'Varanasi', at a star-studded event in Hyderabad.

The project stars Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

The night skies above Ramoji Film City echoed with the chants of 50,000 fans, all shouting, "Jai Babu, Jai Jai Babu," as the title reveal kicked off.

Actor-musician Shruti Haasan performed the already popular track "Sanchaari," composed by Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravani, who also introduced the character of the antagonist Kumbha, portrayed by Sukumaran. Chopra Jonas will play Mandakini, while Mahesh Babu stars as Rud...