The pan-world film Varanasi, starring superstar Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, has been generating huge excitement among movie lovers across the globe. Ever since the project was announced, fans have been eagerly waiting to see what the filmmaker has in store after the success of Baahubali and RRR. The posters and first glimpse released so far have taken expectations to the next level.
The film features global star Priyanka Chopra opposite Mahesh Babu, while Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen playing the antagonist. KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya are producing this ambitious project. Meanwhile, a new piece of news about the film is going viral on social media and in Film Nagar circles.
According to the buzz, Varanasi may feature a powerful episode from the Ramayana. During a recent podcast, Rajamouli shared his thoughts on bringing great epics like the Ramayana to the big screen. Although he has enjoyed several mythological films made in the past, the director said he has often felt that epics like the Ramayana have not received the complete cinematic treatment they deserve.
Rajamouli believes there is a significant difference between the way these epics were originally written and how they are presented on screen. This thought has stayed with him for years, eventually turning into a challenge. He questioned himself about what he could do differently and how he could present such a legendary story to modern audiences. According to him, this very thought became a major inspiration for creating the Ramayana episode in Varanasi.
The director also revealed that he got an opportunity to present an episode from the Ramayana in the Varanasi film. He explained that the sequence is being designed not just around grand visuals but also to convey the deep emotions between the characters. Rajamouli believes that while spectacular visuals are important in mythological stories, the emotions and deeper meanings behind the characters are equally significant. With his distinctive filmmaking style and the use of advanced technology, Rajamouli is expected to present this episode on a grand scale.
Another interesting piece of speculation surrounding the film is also doing the rounds in Film Nagar circles. Reports suggest that the movie may feature a massive battle between Lord Rama, Hanuman and the Vanara army on one side, and Kumbhakarna on the other.
If these reports turn out to be true, the sequence could deliver some unforgettable moments for audiences in theatres. However, fans will have to wait for more updates to find out how this Ramayana episode will be presented and whether it becomes one of the major highlights of Varanasi.
