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Globetrotter event: Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals ‘friend’ Prabhas hyped him about ‘Famous S S Rajamouli narration’: “First 5 minutes of the film will BLOW you away…superstar Mahesh Babu TRULY deserves this film…Priyanka Chopra’s Jhilmil among GREATEST Indian performances ever”

Prithviraj Sukumaran gave a rocking speech at the Globetrotter event in Hyderabad in the presence of S S Rajamouli, M M Keeravani, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and others. Prithviraj began by thanking M M Keeravani for his performance on a theme based on the former’s character. He told the latter, “I’ve grown up listening to all the timeless classics you have made in Malayalam cinema. It’s an absolute honour to finally associate with you on a film.”Prithviraj Sukumaran then said, “A couple of years ago, I was in the midst of my directorial venture when one fine day, I got a message from Rajamouli sir. It said, ‘Hi Prithvi. This is S S Rajamouli. The character of the antagonist in my next film has come out exceedingly well. It is one of the finest characters I have conceived. Would you be interested in doing it?’. These were his exact words. I still have that message.”He added, “I replied with a nonchalant ‘Sure sir’ but I am sure he caught the excitement in me. A few days later, I was in his office with the most beautiful German Shepherd for company! The famous S S Rajamouli narration that my friend Prabhas told me so much about, started. 5 minutes into the narration, I was blown away. For the rest of the 3 hours, I heard it not as an actor listening to a narration pitch but more like a little boy who has laid his hands on the next edition of his favourite comic book! The scale, the vision, the ambition everything was India’s greatest contemporary filmmaking, pushing his own limits to never-before-seen territory.”He continued, “But what truly took my breath away was the audacity of the imagination. How does someone think like this? Where do you find the inspiration to picturize something like this?”Prithviraj Sukumaran exulted, “Remember what I told you about the first 5 minutes? You can get back to it the day this film releases!”He further praised S S Rajamouli, “He trusted me with one of the most complex, the most emotionally and physically character that he has ever taught of. Thank you, sir, for the trust, belief and absolutely torturous process! I wouldn’t have it any other way.”Prithviraj Sukumaran then spoke of Mahesh Babu, “If my memory serves me right, the first Telugu film I ever saw in a theatre was Pokiri (2006). Since then, to now, the way you have owned your heritage and the way you have built your own legacy is truly inspiring. For the superstar you are, you truly deserve this film and this film truly deserves you!”Next, he praised Priyanka Chopra, “I have always been a big, big fan of PC. Jhilmil from Barfi (2012) is on my list of the greatest performances by an Indian actor ever! It’s a privilege to see you transform into Mandakini from such close quarters.”Prithviraj Sukumaran signed off by saying, “This is S S Rajamouli once again taking Indian cinema to the world. This time bigger, hopefully better and definitely more audacious than ever before.”Also Read: BREAKING: S S Rajamouli’s Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra starrer Varanasi the first Indian film which is ‘filmed for IMAX’.

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Prithviraj Sukumaran delivered a rocking speech at the Globetrotter event held in Hyderabad, in the presence of notable personalities including S S Rajamouli, M M Keeravani, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and others.

### Globetrotter Event Highlights: Prithviraj Sukumaran on S S Rajamouli’s Latest Film

During the event, Prithviraj revealed that his friend Prabhas had hyped him about the “Famous S S Rajamouli narration,” stating, “The first 5 minutes of the film will BLOW you away.” He also expressed admiration for superstar Mahesh Babu, saying, “He truly deserves this film.” Furthermore, Prithviraj hailed Priyanka Chopra’s portrayal of Jhilmil as one of the greatest Indian performances ever.

Prithviraj began by thanking legendary composer M M Keeravani for his remarkable work on a theme based on Prithviraj’s character. He said,
“I’ve grown up listening to all the timeless classics you have made in Malayalam cinema. It’s an absolute honour to finally associate with you on a film.”

### The Rajamouli Narration: A Dream Come True

Prithviraj then recounted an unforgettable moment when he received a message from S S Rajamouli:

> “Hi Prithvi. This is S S Rajamouli. The character of the antagonist in my next film has come out exceedingly well. It is one of the finest characters I have conceived. Would you be interested in doing it?”

Prithviraj admitted that he casually replied, “Sure sir,” but was bubbling with excitement inside. He shared,
“A few days later, I was in his office with the most beautiful German Shepherd for company! The famous S S Rajamouli narration that my friend Prabhas told me so much about, started. Five minutes into the narration, I was blown away.”

He described the experience as more than just an actor listening to a pitch—it felt like a little boy who had just laid his hands on the next edition of his favourite comic book. The scale, vision, and ambition were unlike anything he had ever seen and represented India’s greatest contemporary filmmaking pushing boundaries in unimaginable ways.

### Awe-Inspiring Imagination and Trust

Prithviraj continued,
“But what truly took my breath away was the audacity of the imagination. How does someone think like this? Where do you find the inspiration to picturize something like this?”

Reiterating the teaser about the opening moments of the film, he said,
“Remember what I told you about the first 5 minutes? You can get back to it the day this film releases!”

He expressed immense gratitude towards Rajamouli for the opportunity,
“He trusted me with one of the most complex, most emotionally and physically challenging characters he has ever thought of. Thank you, sir, for the trust, belief, and absolutely torturous process! I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

### Praise for Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra

Prithviraj also showered praise on his co-stars. Speaking about Mahesh Babu, he recalled,
“If my memory serves me right, the first Telugu film I ever saw in a theatre was *Pokiri* (2006). Since then, to now, the way you have owned your heritage and built your own legacy is truly inspiring. For the superstar you are, you truly deserve this film and this film truly deserves you!”

Regarding Priyanka Chopra, he said,
“I have always been a big, big fan of PC. Jhilmil from *Barfi!* (2012) is on my list of the greatest performances by an Indian actor ever! It’s a privilege to see you transform into Mandakini from such close quarters.”

### Closing Remarks

Prithviraj concluded his speech by emphasizing S S Rajamouli’s unparalleled vision:
“This is S S Rajamouli once again taking Indian cinema to the world. This time bigger, hopefully better, and definitely more audacious than ever before.”

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**Also Read:** [BREAKING: S S Rajamouli’s Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra starrer *Varanasi* the first Indian film filmed for IMAX]

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