Director S S Rajamouli revealed that his upcoming film Varanasi contains a Ramayana-inspired sequence that ranks among the most memorable segments he has created. Speaking at the title announcement event for the Mahesh Babu-led project, the filmmaker described experiencing goosebumps upon seeing the lead actor dressed as Rama during an initial photoshoot.
The elaborate sequence required 60 days of filming and presented daily challenges, with each subsection demanding fresh creative planning. Rajamouli explained that while he had long expressed admiration for the Ramayana and Mahabharatha epics, he had not anticipated incorporating such a significant Ramayana episode into this production. The director noted that writing each scene felt like walking on air.
The title teaser screening experienced technical difficulties during the event before successfully playing on a third attempt, prompting an emotional response from Rajamouli, who acknowledged moments of frustration during the process.
The elaborate sequence required 60 days of filming and presented daily challenges, with each subsection demanding fresh creative planning. Rajamouli explained that while he had long expressed admiration for the Ramayana and Mahabharatha epics, he had not anticipated incorporating such a significant Ramayana episode into this production. The director noted that writing each scene felt like walking on air.
The title teaser screening experienced technical difficulties during the event before successfully playing on a third attempt, prompting an emotional response from Rajamouli, who acknowledged moments of frustration during the process.
