Overview
- Prithviraj confirms he plays Kumbha, the film’s primary antagonist, who is confined to a wheelchair.
- He explains that with his body largely immobile on screen, all feeling had to be conveyed through facial expression and eye work.
- He describes Kumbha as layered and emotionally dense, calling it among the most complex characters Rajamouli has conceived.
- Varanasi is slated for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.
- The principal cast features Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside Prithviraj, with reports suggesting the story may explore time travel.