Mahesh Babu in ‘Varanasi’.
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Mahesh Babu's first look as Rudhra from SS Rajamouli's pan-Indian epic Varanasi has been unveiled on the actor's birthday, giving fans a new glimpse of the character at the centre of one of the most anticipated action-adventure. The still was shared on the film's official Instagram handle, with the caption: "Another trip around the Sun... before we travel across time. Happy Birthday Rudhra."The newly released images show Mahesh Babu sporting a beard and casual outdoor gear. One of the visuals places the character amid the African wilderness, with zebras and giraffes visible in the background. Another shows the actor relaxing on a bamboo raft or cot surrounded by dense greenery.The images were captured during the film's Africa schedule, which included filming around Mount Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara. Director Rajamouli revealed that the locations added a dimension that could not have been recreated on a set.
Mahesh Babu in ‘Varanasi’.
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