Mahesh Babu calls ‘Varanasi’ co-star Prithviraj ‘Kumbha’ in birthday wish

Hyderabad: Telugu star Mahesh Babu greeted Prithviraj, his co-star in director S S Rajamouli’s upcoming magnum opus ‘Varanasi’, on the latter’s birthday on Friday.

Taking to X, Mahesh Babu, while quoting a tweet posted by the film’s official handle, wrote, “Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Kumbha …. have a wonderful one… lots of love n happiness always… !!!”

Earlier in the day, the makers of the film had posted a birthday wish for Prithviraj, who plays the antagonist Kumbha in the upcoming magnum opus.

In their birthday message, the makers wrote, “The most complex mind in #VARANASI… Happy Birthday Kumbha!!!”

Malayalam actor and producer Tovino Thomas also greeted his friend Prithviraj on his birthday. On Instagram, he wrote, “Happy birthday brother.”

Earlier in the day, director S S Rajamouli had wished Prithviraj a happy birthday in his own style. Taking to X, he wrote, “Happy birthday Prithvi. Didn’t want to awaken the Kumbha within you today. The Kumbha who is destined to make his mark on the world.

@PrithviOfficial #Varanasi.”

In November last year, Rajamouli had unveiled Prithviraj’s look in the film for the first time.

Sharing the first-look poster of Prithviraj as Kumbha, Rajamouli had written, “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… literally… @PrithviOfficial #GlobeTrotter.”

Prithviraj had replied to Rajamouli, saying, “It’s been an absolute honour Sir! So looking forward to the rest of this mad mad ride! @ssrajamouli”

Prithviraj plays a person with a disability in the film and is seen seated in a wheelchair equipped with robotic arms and legs.