Fresh off the Oscar-winning global success of ‘RRR’, visionary director SS Rajamouli is ready to redefine cinematic scale once again with his next film, ‘Varanasi’. The highly anticipated action-adventure, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, had its title and a stunning first-look teaser unveiled at a grand event in Hyderabad. The brief clip promised a potent blend of mythological epic and high-stakes adventure, setting the stage for what is being billed as Rajamouli’s most ambitious project to date, poised to be a landmark in Indian cinema.
Fueling the immense excitement, an ‘official synopsis’ has begun circulating online, suggesting a plot that will dive headfirst into time travel. The logline, reportedly shared on platforms like Letterboxd, poses a thrilling premise: “When an asteroid hits the city of Varanasi in India, what are the events that it leads to?… Does it need a saviour who has to traverse across the continents and timelines to influence the most crucial moment in the history of Earth?” This confirms that ‘Varanasi’ will be a sprawling saga, sending its protagonist across different eras in a mission to alter the fate of the world.
The ambitious scope of the narrative has sparked major speculation about the roles of its stellar cast. While official character details are still under wraps, strong industry buzz suggests that leading man Mahesh Babu is set for a powerful dual role. He is widely speculated to play the central time-traveling “saviour” as well as the iconic mythological figure of Lord Ram. This potential casting would align perfectly with the film’s teased themes of destiny and its journey through timelines “predating history.”
With a director known for his grand vision and a synopsis that promises a continent-hopping, era-leaping narrative, ‘Varanasi’ is already generating comparisons to major global franchises. As the MCU explores the multiverse, Rajamouli appears set to turn back the clock in his own unique style, blending India’s rich heritage with spectacular visual storytelling. The project represents a monumental collaboration, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas calling it “a privilege” to work with Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, building unprecedented hype for this new SS Rajamouli epic.