Ranbir Kapoor with SS Rajamouli and Nagarjuna.

New Delhi:

The promotions of Ayan Mukerji’s magnum opus Brahmastra have begun and how. Ranbir Kapoor checked into Chennai on Wednesday, along with superstar and his Brahmastra co-star Nagarjuna and filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who will be presenting the film in Telugu. Alia Bhatt, who also features in the film, was MIA at the event. Ranbir Kapoor, Nagarjuna and SS Rajamouli received a warm welcome in Chennai. The team also stepped out for a photo-op session and they dug into an authentic meal at the event. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan, who also stars in the film, was missing from the event. He revealed in a tweet on Tuesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in isolation.

Here are some pictures from the film’s promotions in Chennai:

Ranbir Kapoor pictured with Nagarjuna and SS Rajamouli.

SS Rajamouli with Ranbir and Nagarjuna.

Nagarjuna and Ranbir in a candid picture.

Ranbir Kapoor pictured with Nagarjuna and SS Rajamouli.

See the videos from the event here:

Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt, who could not attend the film’s promotions in Chennai, was busy sharing pictures from Brahmastra stars’ Chennai diaries. She posted pictures of Ranbir, Nagarjuna and SS Rajamouli and she simply added a heart emoji.

Screenshot of Alia Bhatt’s Instagram story.

Screenshot of Alia Bhatt’s Instagram story.

In the first leg of the Astra universe of films, Ranbir Kapoor’s character Shiva is a part of the mighty Brahmastra. He is represented by the element fire. Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna are the protectors of the Brahmastra, while Mouni Roy represents the dark forces that wish to attain the Brahmastra.

Brahmastra, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s first project together, is slated to release in September and it includes a stellar cast that also includes Nagarjuna, Dimple Kapadia and Mouni Roy. The film is slated to release in theatres on September 9. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor found love on the sets of the film. They got married in April this year. The star couple are expecting their first child.