Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Rajamouli May Replace Rajat Kapoor in Varanasi
The famous director S S Rajamouli is thinking about replacing actor Rajat Kapoor in his upcoming movie Varanasi.
Rajamouli wants someone else to play the role of Mahesh Babu's father because he and Kapoor have different ideas about how the character should be portrayed.
The movie also stars Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and R Madhavan.
Prakash Raj is one of the actors being considered to replace Kapoor.
Rajamouli is known for choosing actors carefully to bring out the best in each character.
S S Rajamouli is considering replacing Rajat Kapoor in his film Varanasi.
Kapoor was initially chosen for his acting talent but differs with Rajamouli on the character's portrayal.
Rajamouli is exploring other options, including Prakash Raj, for the role of Mahesh Babu's father.
The film features an ensemble cast including Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and R Madhavan.
Rajamouli believes in multi-casting to give distinct weight and texture to each character.
- Who
- S S Rajamouli, Rajat Kapoor, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, R Madhavan, Prakash Raj
- What
- Potential replacement of Rajat Kapoor in the film Varanasi
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Rajamouli and Kapoor have differing visions for the character
- Director
- S S Rajamouli
- Actor in Question
- Rajat Kapoor
- Film
- Varanasi
- Role
- Mahesh Babu's father
- Other Cast Members
- Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, R Madhavan, Mahesh Babu
- Potential Replacement
- Prakash Raj
