SS Rajamouli, the visionary filmmaker behind Baahubali and RRR, has unveiled the title of his next epic, Varanasi. The announcement took place at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where the glimpse was projected on a massive 130×100 ft screen. The scale of the projection impressed the crowd and the reaction was overwhelmingly positive.
Tollywood Super Star Mahesh Babu leads the cast in a myth-inspired role, with Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist. The glimpse captured the spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi and presented Mahesh Babu in a Lord Rama inspired portrayal. The visuals and emotional tone left a lasting impression.
After the reveal, fans began making a bold request. They want the Varanasi glimpse to be screened with Avatar: Fire and Ash during its worldwide release. If that happens, the footage would reach audiences in thousands of theatres across many countries. Such early exposure would give Varanasi a major promotional advantage and strengthen its international presence before the film’s full marketing campaign begins.
The question now is whether Rajamouli and his team are planning this collaboration. There are reports that Disney is a global partner for Varanasi, which would make such a placement possible, though nothing has been officially confirmed. Rajamouli is also said to have a friendly relationship with James Cameron, the director of the Avatar films.
For context, Marvel’s upcoming Avengers film, Avengers: Doomsday, is reportedly expected to attach promotional material to Avatar: Fire and Ash. That makes the Avatar release an important launchpad for major announcements.
The decision rests with Rajamouli, the production team, and the marketing department. If they move forward, Varanasi could gain immediate international recognition and become a major talking point across entertainment media. Fans are waiting with excitement and hope that Rajamouli garu will approve the plan.
Avatar: Fire and Ash will release on December 19, 2025, in multiple languages and premium formats. Many viewers are now curious to see whether Varanasi will appear as part of that worldwide release.