'Varanasi': SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra's biggie locks title?
What's the story
The much-anticipated film by SS Rajamouli, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, has locked down Varanasi as its title, reported Bollywood Hungama. The title was reportedly secured by Rajamouli's team after reaching out to the original rights holder. An insider told the portal that "the name of the film is indeed Varanasi." "It is an apt title as per the story of the film."
Event details
Title reveal, teaser launch on November 15
A grand announcement event for Varanasi is set to take place on November 15 at Ramoji Rao Film City in Hyderabad. The event will be attended by Rajamouli, Babu, Chopra, and fellow actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Oscar-winning music director MM Keeravani will also be present. Fans can attend the launch event, and it will be live-streamed on JioHotstar.
Film background
'Varanasi' to follow 'RRR's global path
Varanasi is Rajamouli's next project after the global success of RRR (2022). The film, starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, was a worldwide sensation due to its engaging storytelling, performances, and music. The song Naatu Naatu won the Best Music (Original Song) award at the 95th Academy Awards. Expectations are high for Varanasi as it has the potential to resonate with audiences not just in India but also globally.