Varanasi: Netizens claim Kamal Haasan's bull scene from unreleased ‘Marudhanayagam’ better than Mahesh Babu's 'CGI' clip
Clips depicting Kamal Haasan as the 18th-century Tamil historical figure Marudhanayagam riding a bull with ease and ferocity are being shared on social media platforms.
Last Updated: 06.43 PM, Nov 17, 2025
Mahesh Babu's eagerly anticipated role in SS Rajamouli's next film, Varanasi, was recently revealed. While his fans are still not over its excitement, some movie buffs have compared the actor's CGI footage on an ox to Kamal Haasan's bull scene from his unreleased film, Marudhanayagam.
Kamal Haasan's bull scene in Marudhanayagam
Clips depicting Kamal Haasan as the 18th-century Tamil historical figure Marudhanayagam riding a bull with ease and ferocity are being shared. According to these social media fans, he performed this scene with greater proficiency than Mahesh Babu, who appeared in the initial sight of Varanasi riding a computer-generated ox.
They commended Kamal Haasan for his commitment to working in real time through training and diligence without the use of any technology. "Today with technologies, this is easy. But back then, #KamalHaasan trained with 3 bulls for 60 days to pull off these real," a user wrote on X.
During Varanasi's launch event, it was announced that Mahesh Babu plays Rudra. A striking poster of the actor perched atop a charging ox was unveiled. In the meantime, Kamal Haasan's Marudhanayagam is his directorial which was highly anticipated by his fans. Even the launch of Marudhanayagam, which had Queen Elizabeth II as the special guest, caused a stir throughout the entire country.
Where to watch Varanasi's launch event
You can stream the highly anticipated Globetrotter event on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium. Some of the top celebrities from various industries attended the programme. A teaser was released, giving the viewers a glimpse of the magnificent world of Varanasi. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran also have important parts in this much-awaited film.
During the ceremony, Rajamouli revealed a number of interesting details about the movie in addition to the teaser. First, he said that Mahesh Babu will play Lord Ram in the movie, and Varanasi is directly related to the classic Ramayana. Additionally, he said that the movie is a timetrotter, suggesting that it is set against the backdrop of time travel.
FAQs
Q. When will the first look of Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli be out?
A. The first look of the Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli film, Varanasi, was 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, titled Varanasi.