The spectacular title reveal of Varanasi has taken over social media. SS Rajamouli introduced the first glimpse of Mahesh Babu as the fierce Rudhra, stunning fans with a powerful sequence where the superstar rides a raging bull while gripping a trident. Speculation around his character has only amplified since, especially after the confirmation that Mahesh Babu appears as Lord Ram in a pivotal segment. Rajamouli revealed a striking insight into this Ramayana-inspired sequence- one he never imagined he would film for Varanasi.
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