Varanasi Movie:
Varanasi — the freshly unveiled title of S.S. Rajamouli’s much-anticipated film with Mahesh Babu — has landed with a thunderclap. For months, fans called it SSMB29, speculating endlessly about the name, the setting, the vibes. Now that the curtain has finally lifted, the excitement feels absolutely justified.
A Title Reveal That Felt Like a Festival
Rajamouli doesn’t do “small,” and the title launch proved it yet again. Thousands of fans poured into Ramoji Film City, giving the entire event the energy of a stadium concert. When the massive screen finally flashed the name Varanasi, the roar that followed was the kind of reaction filmmakers dream of.
The first look hit just as hard: Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, riding a charging bull, trident in hand, framed by towering temple silhouettes. It’s fierce, mythic, and everything one expects from a Rajamouli hero introduction.
A City Built from the Ground Up
Instead of heading to the real Varanasi — vibrant, crowded, chaotic — the team has reportedly built a jaw-dropping, large-scale replica inside Ramoji Film City. And we’re not talking about a token ghat or two. This is a sprawling, meticulously designed recreation, crafted with input from historians and visual experts.
The price tag? Enormous. But that’s Rajamouli’s trademark: create a world first, then bring the story to life inside it.
The Cast That’s Turning Heads
Mahesh Babu leads as Rudhra, radiating intensity in every glimpse revealed so far.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins as Mandakini, marking a powerful return to Indian cinema with a character wrapped in intrigue.
Prithviraj Sukumaran reportedly plays Kumbha, a menacing presence fans are already convinced will be iconic.
And with M.M. Keeravani composing, expectations for the soundtrack are sky-high.
This trio alone feels like a crossover event.
The IMAX Buzz Everyone’s Talking About
One of the most electrifying discussions around Varanasi is the claim that it will be the first Indian film shot entirely in the correct native IMAX aspect ratio — the ultra-tall, premium 1.43:1 format that only a handful of Hollywood productions have ever attempted.
It hasn’t been officially confirmed across the board, but the possibility alone is enough to make tech-lovers and cinephiles lose their minds. If true, it could mark a landmark moment for Indian filmmaking.
Why Varanasi Already Feels Historic
Rajamouli seems to be stepping into even bigger territory this time — mythologically textured, technically daring, and globally aimed. Everything we’ve seen points to a massive cinematic event rather than just another action film.
Epic scale? Check.
Massive production design? Check.
Stars with worldwide appeal? Check.
Potential IMAX revolution? Very likely.
With just the title and teaser out, Varanasi has already reshaped expectations. If the finished film matches even half the ambition being hinted at, we’re looking at something that could redefine how Indian cinema is perceived on the world stage.
