Makers of Varanasi share BTS video showing how Mahesh Babu’s Bull entry was made
A new BTS video released by the makers of ‘Varanasi’ shows how Mahesh Babu’s mechanical bull entry was planned and executed for the film’s launch event. The clip highlights the technical preparation behind the viral moment and follows the reveal of the first first-look of Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

The makers unveiled the behind-the-scenes clip of the viral bull video from SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film ‘Varanasi’, giving a candid look at how Mahesh Babu’s mechanical-bull entry was made for the film’s launch event. The BTS footage shed light on the planning and technical setup behind the moment, which was widely circulated online after the incident.
In the video, Mahesh Babu is seen in his Rudra look and has a trident in his hand. sitting on a mechanical bull It is designed to resemble a running animal. The clip also shows the construction process of the prop and the coordination between the lighting, sound and stage teams so that the entry is executed as intended.
Take a look at the video:
Thousands of fans attended the launch event held at Ramoji Film City on 15 November, with the mechanical-bull entry serving as the central visual element of the stage presentation. The BTS video documents the efforts of the production crew during preparation for the sequence.
Meanwhile, the first-look poster of Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini has already been released by the team. ‘Varanasi’ is currently in development and is scheduled for theatrical release in 2027.


