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Ramayana trailer imagined by AI, featuring Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Keerthy Suresh; fans bowled over. Watch

Ramayana trailer imagined by AI, featuring Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Keerthy Suresh; fans bowled over. Watch

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Anticipation is high for the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1, which will be released on July 24. The film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash will be released in theatres this Diwali. However, it looks like fans couldn’t wait for the trailer to drop, so they created an AI-generated trailer featuring Tollywood stars instead. Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Keerthy Suresh and Janhvi Kapoor in the AI-generated Ramayana. (Pic credit: Sanatani Siddhanta) Tollywood stars in AI-generated Ramayana trailer Created by the YouTube page Sanatani Siddhanta, the AI-generated Ramayana: The Beginning trailer sees Mahesh Babu as Rama, Keerthy Suresh as Sita, Jr NTR as Ravana and Janhvi Kapoor as Mandodari. The 1-minute-15-second fan-made trailer shows Mahesh as Rama, feeling brokenhearted about the abduction of Keerthy’s Sita, who is also pining for him. Even as Janhvi’s Mandodari seems moved by the situation, Jr NTR’s Ravana can be seen setting his hand on fire to pray to Lord Shiva. Fans, who came across the video, began re-posting it on other platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) …

SS Rajamouli reveals the shocking element at the core of Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi | Telugu News

SS Rajamouli reveals the shocking element at the core of Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi | Telugu News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 28, 2026 12:56 PM IST Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has taken a short break from shooting his upcoming film Varanasi for a tour of Europe. On June 27, screenings of his blockbuster RRR were held as part of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. During a masterclass at the festival, Rajamouli spoke about Varanasi and confirmed that the project is being conceived as a standalone film rather than a franchise. During the interaction at the event, SS Rajamouli revealed what people can expect from Varanasi. “You are going to experience the cold and ice of Antarctica. The gods of Ramayana, the natural disasters and fantastic elements. That’s the experience you are going to have, but at the core of all this is the emotions of father and son. All this makes Varanasi for you,” he said. ALSO READ | 97 takes for one shot: Why Prithviraj was ‘at war’ with SS Rajamouli on Varanasi sets The director was then asked if the highly-anticipated action-adventure movie would be a standalone film …

SS Rajamouli confirms Varanasi will be standalone film, not a franchise; reveals what to expect from Mahesh Babu-starrer

SS Rajamouli confirms Varanasi will be standalone film, not a franchise; reveals what to expect from Mahesh Babu-starrer

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is currently on a break from the Varanasi shoot for his tour of Europe. As part of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, screenings of his films RRR and Eega were held. On June 27, the director delivered a masterclass where he spoke about his upcoming film Varanasi and confirmed that, unlike Baahubali, it will be a standalone film rather than a franchise. SS Rajamouli talks about Varanasi. What SS Rajamouli revealed about Varanasi During the interaction, Rajamouli revealed what audiences can expect from Varanasi. He said, “You are going to experience the cold and ice of Antarctica. The gods of Ramayana, the natural disasters and fantastic elements. That’s the experience you are going to have, but at the core of all this is the emotions of father and son. All this makes Varanasi for you.” When asked whether the project would be a single film or a franchise, Rajamouli replied, “One film. Yes, one film.” Fans quickly reacted to the filmmaker’s revelation. One fan commented, “This is going to …

Have you heard? SS Rajamouli reveals Varanasi will wrap filming by October

Have you heard? SS Rajamouli reveals Varanasi will wrap filming by October

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‘Varanasi’ heading for finish line SS Rajamouli is racing towards the finish line. The filmmaker has revealed that the biggest spectacle-driven action sequences for his ambitious next, Varanasi, are already in the can. The team is now filming the smaller connecting scenes and expects to wrap principal photography by September or early October. Set across thousands of years, Varanasi follows the ancient city as it confronts an asteroid threat. The film, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is being shot partly on 70mm IMAX film. “All the important big spectacle action sequences are done,” said Rajamouli, adding that the film was conceived for the IMAX format “from the beginning” rather than adapted for it. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi glimpse featuring Mahesh Babu receives whistles and cheers from French audience; watch

SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi glimpse featuring Mahesh Babu receives whistles and cheers from French audience; watch

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After delivering blockbusters such as RRR and the Baahubali franchise, filmmaker SS Rajamouli is now gearing up for his next pan-India spectacle, Varanasi. As part of his Europe tour, Rajamouli showcased his films to audiences in France, where glimpses of Varanasi and Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1 were screened alongside RRR. The first look at Varanasi, featuring Mahesh Babu, received a thunderous response from the French audience. Mahesh Babu plays the lead in SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic, Varanasi. French audience reacts to Varanasi glimpse On Friday, the official Instagram handle of Varanasi shared a video capturing the enthusiastic reaction to the film’s glimpse in France. On June 26, RRR was screened at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. Following the screening, the audience was treated to exclusive glimpses of Varanasi and Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1. A video from the theatre shows the audience hooting, whistling and applauding loudly as Mahesh Babu appears on screen in the Varanasi glimpse. The applause continued even after the preview ended. The caption accompanying the video read, “In …

Prithviraj Sukumaran says SS Rajamouli took nearly 100 takes for a single scene in Varanasi: ‘It’s not an exaggeration’

Prithviraj Sukumaran says SS Rajamouli took nearly 100 takes for a single scene in Varanasi: ‘It’s not an exaggeration’

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema, and it appears his pursuit of perfection continues with his upcoming magnum opus, Varanasi. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the ambitious film has already made headlines for its demanding shoot. Now, Prithviraj has revealed that Rajamouli once insisted on nearly 100 takes for a single scene, with filming stretching from morning until evening before the director finally decided to call it a day. Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals how he and Mahesh Babu had to give 97 takes for one perfect shot during Varanasi. Prithviraj Sukumaran on SS Rajamouli’s perfectionism Talking about Rajamouli’s dedication to getting the perfect shot, Prithviraj recalled a “real day” from the film’s set and said, “It’s not an exaggeration. A particular shot in the film, Mahesh and I started shooting it in the morning, and I don’t remember if it was take 94 or 97. I remember Mahesh, and I joked about this. We started in the morning, we came to lunch break, we hadn’t had the …

97 takes for one shot: Why Prithviraj was ‘at war’ with SS Rajamouli on Varanasi sets | Telugu News

97 takes for one shot: Why Prithviraj was ‘at war’ with SS Rajamouli on Varanasi sets | Telugu News

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Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is currently shooting for SS Rajamouli’s ambitious film Varanasi, has opened up about what it is like working with the celebrated filmmaker. Starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles, the movie also features Prithviraj as the primary antagonist. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor praised Rajamouli’s relentless work ethic, attention to detail and collaborative approach, calling him the hardest-working filmmaker he has ever worked with. According to Prithviraj, SS Rajamouli approaches filmmaking with the enthusiasm of someone directing his very first film despite being one of India’s most successful directors. “You look at Rajamouli behind cameras or monitors or with the actors. For someone who doesn’t know him, it will seem like he is a new director who had to wait 20, 30 years to make his first film and has finally got the opportunity to make the film he really wanted to make. That’s the vibe he gives you. That’s all there is to learn from him.” Praising the filmmaker’s dedication on set, the actor continued, …

Priyaka Chopra confirms project with Angelina Jolie, calls her inspiring

Priyaka Chopra confirms project with Angelina Jolie, calls her inspiring

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After years of hard work, Priyanka Chopra has made a name for herself in Hollywood. However, after a seven-year gap, the actor is making a comeback to Indian films with the massive pan-Indian action-adventure film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli. But that doesn’t mean the Barfi star will be any less focused on her Hollywood projects. In fact, she recently shared a major update. Priyanka Chopra to star with Angelina Jolie. Priyanka Chopra to work with Angelina Jolie Speaking to Fortune India, Priyanka confirmed that she will be working with Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie. However, the actor refrained from sharing any more details about the project, leaving fans wondering whether she will collaborate with Jolie on a film, an advertising campaign, or a philanthropic venture. During the conversation, Priyanka also shared how she finds Jolie, along with Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek, inspiring. Priyanka Chopra on Varanasi Meanwhile, Priyanka is set to return to Indian cinema with Varanasi. One of the most expensive Indian films ever, the Rajamouli directorial is being made on a massive …

Impressed by Ramayana and Varanasi’s big budgets? Manoj Bajpayee calls the hype a ‘PR tactic’

Impressed by Ramayana and Varanasi’s big budgets? Manoj Bajpayee calls the hype a ‘PR tactic’

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While fans are awaiting two of the biggest upcoming releases — Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana and Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi — much of the conversation around these films has centred on the massive budgets they are reportedly mounted on. Recently, critically acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee called out the trend and also schooled audiences for giving more importance to a film’s budget than its content. Manoj Bajpayee spoke about budget hype trend of films. ‘Promoting films on budget a PR tactic’ When asked about how the makers of Ramayana and Varanasi are promoting their films by highlighting their budgets, which run into hundreds and thousands of crores, Manoj told YouTube channel Kadak, “Woh ek PR ka zariya hota hai (This is a PR tactic), because this kind of talk have been happening from the last 15 years.” ‘Audience doesn’t get a rupee of this money’ Blaming the audience for hyping films based on their budgets and box office numbers, he said, “This has become so infectious that sometimes any audience member who meets me at the airport they …

Mahesh Babu’s theatre to welcome IMAX back to Hyderabad after 11 long years; fans excited for Varanasi as Peddi misses

Mahesh Babu’s theatre to welcome IMAX back to Hyderabad after 11 long years; fans excited for Varanasi as Peddi misses

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Hyderabad once boasted of the iconic Prasad’s IMAX, which stopped screening in the format 11 years ago and has been running as a PCX multiplex. Fans of the format, however, have been longing to watch films in the format for more than a decade now and have been settling for other formats. All that’s about to change soon as Mahesh Babu’s AMB Cinemas gets a new location. Mahesh Babu in a still from SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. AMB Cinemas to bring back IMAX to Hyderabad On Monday, AMB Cinemas (Asian Mahesh Babu Cinemas) announced that it is bringing IMAX back to Hyderabad. “MAX PICTURE. MAX SOUND. MAX IMMERSION. Introducing, IMAX. Coming soon only at AMB Classic Victory, Hyderabad.” The text on their announcement poster reads, “To the city that turns every release into a festival. To the land where cinema is a celebration. The format it always deserved is finally here.” Executive Director of Asian Group, Jyesth Narang, also confirmed the news, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Really Happy To Announce This. IMAX IS COMING BACK …