Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Title Dispute; RGV Credits Global Success to Director
Director S. S. Rajamouli's new movie 'Varanasi' is having trouble because another company says they own the rights to the movie's name.
Meanwhile, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says that Rajamouli, not the whole Indian film industry, is the reason Indian movies are popular around the world.
People are talking about who should get credit for this success.
S. S. Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' faces title ownership dispute
Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) credits global success of Indian cinema to Rajamouli, not the industry
RGV's comments spark debate on regional pride and industry recognition
Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' set for 2027 release
- Who
- S. S. Rajamouli, Rama Bramha Hanuma Creations, Ram Gopal Varma
- What
- Title ownership dispute over 'Varanasi' movie; Debate on global success credit
- When
- Title revealed on November 15, 2025; Title registered in 2023; Varanasi set for 2027 release
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Rajamouli's team used the title without renewal or agreement with the original owner
Rajamouli's Team & Tollywood Industry
Ram Gopal Varma
Title Use
Rajamouli's Team & Tollywood Industry
Used 'Vaaranasi' without renewal or agreement
Ram Gopal Varma
Legally owns the title since 2023
Global Success Credit
Rajamouli's Team & Tollywood Industry
Tollywood industry as a whole
Ram Gopal Varma
S.S. Rajamouli
- Title
- Varanasi
- Director
- S. S. Rajamouli
- Producer (claiming ownership)
- Rama Bramha Hanuma Creations (CH Subba Reddy)
- Release Date (planned)
- 2027
- Previous Controversy
- Remarks about Lord Hanuman
Sources
S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi UNDERGOES title dispute; ownership of film lies with…; all you need to know
Varanasi Title Dispute Will Be Sorted, Says Bharat Bushan
Exclusive: Ram Gopal Varma Denies Telugu Cinema put India on Global Map, Shares “ It’s Rajamouli's Cinema”
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