SSMB29: SS Rajamouli presents Prithviraj Sukumaran as GlobeTrotter's sinister antagonist Kumbha

Ending months of suspense, master storyteller SS Rajamouli has unveiled the first look of Prithviraj Sukumaran as the fearsome villain Kumbha in his much-anticipated film GlobeTrotter (working title: SSMB29). The upcoming global adventure, headlined by Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is produced by SS Karthikeya and promises a cinematic spectacle on par with RRR and Baahubali.

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Rajamouli Hails Prithviraj’s Transformation

Taking to social media, Rajamouli presented Prithviraj as the “sinister, ruthless, powerful antagonist Kumbha.” The filmmaker’s heartfelt note read, "After canning the first shot with Prithvi, I walked up to him and said you are one of the finest actors I’ve ever known. Bringing life to this sinister, ruthless, powerful antagonist KUMBHA was creatively very satisfying." (sic)

He added playfully, "Thank you Prithvi for slipping into his chair… literally…" (sic)

The revelation came alongside a haunting first-look poster, where Prithviraj appears in an automated wheelchair, exuding both mystery and menace.

Prithviraj Embraces The Challenge

Resharing the poster, Prithviraj expressed his excitement and wrote, "Presenting KUMBHA..The most complex mind I have ever played… Ready for you @urstrulymahesh It’s game on @priyankachopra. Thank you @ssrajamouli sir for crafting a world that constantly tests my limits… " (sic)

Co-stars Join the Excitement

Mahesh Babu teased an epic face-off, writing, "Stood on the other side… time to meet you head-on KUMBHA… @PrithviOfficial" (sic)

Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra added her signature charm and wrote, "We take off with this one…Meet KUMBHA!!" (sic)

Prithviraj responded with equal enthusiasm, and resharing Rajamouli's post, he wrote, "It’s been an absolute honour Sir! So looking forward to the rest of this mad mad ride! 🔥@ssrajamouli" (sic)

And to Mahesh Babu and Priyanka, he quipped, “The war is on brother,” and fondly called PeeCee “the Storm amidst the chaos.”

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A Global Adventure Takes Flight

Fans flooded social media with reactions-one compared Kumbha’s look to “Stephen Hawking of India,” while others speculated about the character’s backstory. With this reveal, Rajamouli officially kicks off the GlobeTrotter week-long celebration, leaving fans counting down the days for Mahesh and Priyanka’s character unveilings.