Varanasi taking over from Hanu-Man, Karthikeya2 and Mirai. Super Star Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli's magnum opus got an impressive and spiritual title Varanasi. This official confirmation put paid to the rumours that Rajamouli will title the film that has global reach with names like Gen63 and Globetrotter doing rounds.
The title glimpse and Mahesh Babu's Portrayal as Rudra riding on the bull ( Nandi) in the backdrop of Varanasi City increased the expectations. The references to Varanasi (512 CE), Asteroid Shambhavi (2027 CE), Antarctica Ross Ice Shelf, Africa Amboseli Wilderness, Ugrabhatti Cave, and Lanka Nagaram (7200 BCE) and also has the connection to Lord Hanuman increased the speculation of the film's story.
Many who watched the glimpse felt that the film is an advanced version of socio fantasy entertainers with spiritual references like Hanu-Man, Karthikeya2 and Mirai. It is known that these films touched Lord Hanuman, Lord Ram and Lord Krishna and with the African jungle references, Rajamouli is planning to blend both.
While the above three films faced budget constraints, Rajamouli need not worry about it and the references to Wilbur Smith novels and Hollywood movies like Indiana Jones will capture the imagination of the all. So the stage is set for Rajamouli to create sensational visual wonders with Varanasi with stunning CGI, graphics, VFX, strong storyline backed with intense emotions and high octane stunts.