Rajamouli drops major update: Varanasi tied to Ramayana, Mahesh Babu to play lord Ram
Rajamouli drops major update as he revealed the trailer of the film on a massive 100 foot LED screen
Last Updated: 10.00 PM, Nov 15, 2025
Whatever Rajamouli does is always special, and the launch event of his new film, titled Varanasi, was no less than a spectacle. Like in all Rajamouli films, there was a lot of drama as the film was supposed to be revealed on a 100-foot 4K LED screen during the event, but due to multiple glitches, the screening of the trailer took a lot of time.
This did not affect the fans as they waited patiently and were enthralled by the anchor Suma. Once the spectacular trailer of Varanasi was revealed, fans gave a massive cheer, and this brought master filmmaker SS Rajamouli on the stage, speaking at the event.
Rajamouli disclosed many sensational pieces of news about the film. Firstly, he shocked one and all by saying that his new film Varanasi has a direct connection to the epic Ramayana, and none other than Mahesh Babu will be seen in the role of Lord Ram in the film.
Rajamouli also revealed that the film is also a timetrotter, giving an idea that the film has a time-travel concept as its backdrop. Rajamouli also revealed that the day he saw Mahesh Babu dressed as Lord Ram, he was stunned to the core.
“I do not believe much in God, but when the trailer stuck, I was so upset with the mighty Hanuman, whom my wife believes in. But I think God has been kind, as the glitches were cleared and the trailer was finally played. I hope everybody loved Mahesh Babu‘s role in the promo.
Adding further, he says, "His sensational avatar as Lord Ram will be one of the highlights of the film. I have already shot a spectacular episode with Mahesh Babu featuring as Lord Ram, and even I had goosebumps while filming the scene,” Rajamouli said.
Ramayana about Mahesh Babu playing lord Ram
The master filmmaker made fans happy as he confirmed that Varanasi is about a key episode in the epic Ramayana. What it is, how it is connected to the epic, and what role Mahesh Babu plays in this globetrotter are some of the most awaited revelations.
The trailer has surely caught the imagination of one and all, and the manner in which the VFX was done stunned everyone. Varanasi hits the screens in the summer of 2027.
FAQs
Q. When will the first look of Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli be out?
A. The first look of the Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli film will be out on November 15, 2025
Q. Who is playing the female lead in Mahesh Babu's next?
A. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays the female lead in Mahesh Babu's next, tentatively titled Globetrotter.
Q. When will Vilayath Buddha release?
A. Prithviraj Sukumaran's Vilayath Buddha will release on November 21.