Director S. S. Rajamouli’s much-anticipated film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, recently kickstarted its global promotional campaign with a panel at Mexico’s CCXP (Comic Con Experience). The event was expected to generate strong international buzz, given Rajamouli’s massive global success with films like RRR and Baahubali. However, visuals from the panel have now sparked debate online after showing a surprisingly low turnout.

Empty seats at Varanasi panel in Mexico's CCXP

The panel, which featured producer S. S. Karthikeya and included exclusive footage and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the film, marked a significant step in introducing Varanasi to a global audience. Rajamouli himself addressed attendees through a recorded video message, speaking about his connection with international audiences and the growing global footprint of Indian cinema.