Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is at present on a break from the Varanasi shoot for his tour of Europe. As a part of the Annecy Worldwide Animation Movie Competition in France, screenings of his movies RRR and Eega have been held. On June 27, the director delivered a masterclass the place he spoke about his upcoming movie Varanasi and confirmed that, not like Baahubali, it will likely be a standalone movie somewhat than a franchise.
What SS Rajamouli revealed about Varanasi
Through the interplay, Rajamouli revealed what audiences can anticipate from Varanasi. He stated, “You’re going to expertise the chilly and ice of Antarctica. The gods of Ramayana, the pure disasters and implausible components. That is the expertise you’re going to have, however on the core of all that is the feelings of father and son. All this makes Varanasi for you.”
When requested whether or not the mission could be a single movie or a franchise, Rajamouli replied, “One movie. Sure, one movie.”
Followers rapidly reacted to the filmmaker’s revelation. One fan commented, “That is going to be peak. Let this be the explanation to finish the multi-part pan-India motion pictures in our business.” One other wrote, “Make it a 4-hour movie with none cuts.” A 3rd fan stated, “I nonetheless really feel it is a two-part movie. Three hours would not really feel sufficient for all that we noticed within the teaser.”
About Varanasi
Directed by SS Rajamouli and written by Vijayendra Prasad, Varanasi is the filmmaker’s first function for the reason that international success of RRR. Starring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj and Priyanka Chopra, the movie blends mythology and Indian folklore with sci-fi components corresponding to time journey to create a globe-trotting journey. The movie additionally marks Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema after an eight-year hole, including to the thrill amongst followers.
When the teaser was unveiled, Rajamouli additionally revealed that Mahesh Babu would painting Lord Rama in one of many movie’s sequences. Later, author Vijayendra Prasad teased a 30-minute sequence from the movie, saying, “It is a battle between Rama and Kumbhakarna. You noticed within the trailer, proper? You noticed Rama and Kumbhakarna. You noticed Lord Hanuman’s tail and a chariot on it. I am speaking about that… spellbound.”
Varanasi is among the most anticipated Indian movies lately. Rajamouli not too long ago revealed that the movie’s main motion sequences have already been accomplished, with taking pictures anticipated to wrap up by October. The movie is slated for a theatrical launch in April 2027.
