SS Rajamouli is gearing up to bring an ambitious cinematic spectacle to the big screen with Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role. The filmmaker recently opened up about working with the Telugu superstar, revealing how the actor exceeded his expectations and delivered far more than he had imagined. Rajamouli also shared his vision of presenting India’s legendary stories on an unprecedented scale.

SS Rajamouli praises Mahesh Babu

During a conversation on the Empire Film Podcast, Rajamouli said, “I was never fully satisfied with how these epics were presented on screen,” adding that he hopes to bring the legendary stories of India alive “in an even grander manner” through Varanasi.