The first look of Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha from SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s upcoming magnum opus has finally been unveiled, creating a huge buzz online.
Rajamouli himself shared the update, posting, “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.”
The director praised Prithviraj for bringing depth and menace to his character, describing Kumbha as a sinister, ruthless, and powerful antagonist.
Rajamouli added that working with him was creatively very satisfying. Thanking the actor, he wrote, “Thank you, Prithvi, for slipping into his chair. literally.”
Fans are now eagerly waiting to see how Prithviraj transforms into Rajamouli’s most fearsome villain yet. Next in line is Priyanka Chopra’s look.
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.
Thank you Prithvi for slipping into his chair…… pic.twitter.com/E6OVBK1QUS
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 7, 2025