Meanwhile, Prithviraj Sukumaran, who portrays the villainous character Kumbha in Varanasi, appeared at the occasion with his wife, Supriya Menon.
Talking about the film, producer Karthikeya, son of Rajamouli, “I thought I would start by making small films, slowly grow as a producer, and eventually make a film with a star. I imagined it might take me 15 years. But things have turned out differently, and today my first speech itself is on a global platform. I feel small because everyone involved in this film is a legend, and I feel blessed. I don’t know if I’m worthy of this, but thank you, everyone.”