Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Mahesh Babu's Film Title Changed Amid Controversy
Mahesh Babu is starring in a film directed by SS Rajamouli.
The film was initially titled 'Varanasi' but had to change its name due to a dispute.
Another filmmaker, CH Subba Reddy, claimed he had already registered the title 'Varanasi'.
To solve this problem, the makers decided to rename the film 'Rajamouli's Varanasi'.
The movie also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
It will be released in summer 2027 and features music by MM Keeravani and stunts by King Solomon.
Fans are excited to see Mahesh Babu in a dual role, including portraying Lord Rama in key portions of the film.
Mahesh Babu's film 'Varanasi' faced a title controversy due to a claim by filmmaker CH Subba Reddy.
The film's title was changed to 'Rajamouli's Varanasi' to resolve the dispute.
The film stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Mahesh Babu will portray Lord Rama in key portions of the film alongside his main character Rudhra.
The film is directed by SS Rajamouli and will be released in summer 2027.
- Who
- Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, CH Subba Reddy
- What
- Title change of Mahesh Babu's film from 'Varanasi' to 'Rajamouli's Varanasi' due to a naming controversy
- When
- Release date is summer 2027
- Where
- Film is set in Varanasi, India
- Why
- To resolve a title registration dispute with CH Subba Reddy
- Actor
- Mahesh Babu
- Director
- SS Rajamouli
- Film
- Varanasi (now titled 'Rajamouli's Varanasi')
- Character
- Rudhra (and Lord Rama in key portions)
- Release Date
- Summer 2027
- Music Director
- MM Keeravani
- Stunt Choreographer
- King Solomon
- Co-stars
- Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran
