Superstar Mahesh Babu was visibly excited as he addressed the massive crowd at the glimpse launch of his upcoming film Varanasi.
“I am indebted to my fans for their love and affection. It has been a long time,” he said, turning emotional as the audience cheered loudly.
Taking a playful jab at director S. S. Rajamouli, Mahesh joked about his outfit for the evening.
“He told me to wear a yellow shirt and brown baggies. I simply followed his instructions. Thankfully, he didn’t ask me to come shirtless,” he laughed, earning huge cheers from the crowd.
Mahesh praised Rajamouli’s unmatched vision and assured fans that Varanasi would make India proud.
“I am doing all these feats to impress you,” he told his supporters. “Today’s event is only to reveal the title—there is so much more coming.”
He also shared a heartfelt memory about his late father, legendary actor Krishna.
“My dad always wanted me to do mythological films because he believed they suited my personality. I didn’t listen back then. Today, he would be blessing me from above,” Mahesh said with emotion.
Before concluding, he urged fans to return home safely, acknowledging the huge turnout and the festive atmosphere at Ramoji Film City.