Vāranāsi

Upcoming and blending action, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction, Vāranāsi centers on a man named Rudhra. The story involves a looming asteroid that threatens the city of Varanasi in 2027. To address this catastrophe, the narrative spans various continents and multiple timelines.

The film is directed by S. S. Rajamouli, following his previous works including Sye, Maryada Ramanna, Eega, Bāhubali: The Beginning, Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion, RRR, RRR: Behind & Beyond, and Bāhubali: The Epic. Rajamouli also co-wrote the screenplay alongside S. S. Kanchi and Vijayendra Prasad. The production was handled by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, with a budget of 150 million USD. The main cast features Mahesh Babu in the role of Rudhra / Lord Rama, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. The movie is produced by K. L. Narayana, S. S. Karthikeya, and S. Gopala Reddy.