The first look of Prithviraj Sukumaran from SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film SSMB 29 (reportedly titled Globe Trotter) dropped today. Fans can’t stop talking about it since then. The Malayalam star will play the villain Kumbha opposite Mahesh Babu. His intense transformation has sparked a huge buzz online.
Netizens Disappointed With First Look Of Prithviraj Sukumaran From SS Rajamouli Directorial
Rajamouli shared the first look on Instagram and praised Prithviraj’s acting. He wrote, “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 and powerful antagonist KUMBHA was creatively very satisfying. Thank you @therealprithvi for slipping into his chair… literally… #GlobeTrotter.”
The poster immediately went viral. While some fans loved Prithviraj’s powerful appearance, others were not impressed. Many users said the look reminded them of Suriya’s Athreya from 24 and Vivek Oberoi’s villain in Krrish 3.
Some netizens mocked the design, saying it looked “AI-generated.” Others questioned how a filmmaker like Rajamouli could approve such a poster. A few users even pointed out how Rajamouli often uses characters with physical limitations, calling it a “disability fetish.”
Read some online comments on Reddit below:
“Forgot Vivek Oberoi from Krrish 3. The dress looks like that.”
“Inevitable Aathreya comparison incoming.”
“Ok, this is basically 24 without the time travel.”
“Reminds me of Suriya’s 24 Athreya role. Also, why does the poster seem like it was done via AI?”
“That head replacement and hands on the wheelchair looks awful….who the f*ck edited this man…and how did SSR approve this man. Anyways, let’s hope the reveal will be good on November 15th.”
“I knew he would be in a wheelchair because of the leaks, but isn’t this a bit too much?? Even for SS Rajamouli’s standards???”
“It honestly looks awful, but I trust Rajamouli.”
“Athreya was eerier and spookier, while this is a more stylised version.”
“This looks so goofy.”
“This quality is not something that should come from A Rajamouli Film…but it came…”
“The Quality is shockingly shoddy considering it’s a Rajamouli movie.”
“lmao, it instantly reminded everyone of Athreya.”
“Very average poster.”
“Athreya 100X better.”
“Disability fetish. Then Baahubali, now SSMB movie.”
About The Film
SSMB 29 aka Globe Trotter is one of India’s most ambitious films. Directed by SS Rajamouli, it stars Mahesh Babu as the lead hero and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the main villain, Kumbha. Priyanka Chopra is also part of the cast.
The movie is expected to be a thrilling action-adventure set across multiple countries. It follows an explorer on dangerous missions around the world. Rajamouli, known for his grand vision in Baahubali and RRR, is said to be pushing creative limits once again with SSMB 29.
Though Prithviraj’s first look has divided opinions, excitement for the film is still strong. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Mahesh Babu’s new avatar and what Rajamouli has in store this time.
