S.S. Rajamouli's Varanasi: A Global Spectacle in the Making A Rotten Tomatoes intern’s journey across the globe to cover the production of S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming film, Varanasi, offered a front-row seat to the director’s ambitious vision. The trip, spanning over 8,700 miles and 20 hours of travel, culminated in Hyderabad, India, where the “Globetrotter Announcement Event” drew thousands of fans and global viewers. The event, held at Ramoji Film City, was designed like a living city, featuring a massive 100-by-132-foot LED screen and drone cameras capturing the crowd’s enthusiastic chants of “Jai Babu!” for Mahesh Babu, the film’s star. The atmosphere mirrored a cultural phenomenon, with cast members like Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran offering glimpses into the film’s epic scale. The official title, Varanasi, was revealed during the event, signaling Rajamouli’s next major project. The film’s plot remains shrouded in mystery, but details suggest a sweeping narrative spanning thousands of years, from 7200 BCE to 2071. It weaves together global catastrophes, asteroid threats, and a race to save humanity, traveling across continents like Antarctica, Africa, and India. The story blends time travel, mythology, and action, with scenes like a protagonist riding a bull and wielding a trident hinting at its bold, unpredictable nature. Rajamouli’s ambition to push Indian cinema further is evident, following the success of RRR, which reshaped global perceptions of Indian films. Varanasi aims to elevate the medium even more, with Rajamouli emphasizing the goal of taking Indian cinema to an international stage. The film’s production team includes Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani, whose work on RRR highlighted the role of music in Indian storytelling.#prithviraj_sukumaran #priyanka_chopra_jonas #ss_rajamouli #varanasi #ramoji_film_city
