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Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu rides a mechanical bull at the unveiling of first look of film "Varanasi" in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

HYDERABAD – Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like “RRR” and “Baahubali” that redefined Indian cinema’s scale and caught Hollywood’s attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet.

Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film — and its title — at an event Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where thousands of his cheering fans thronged to catch a first glimpse.

While details about the plot of the film “Vara

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