SS Rajamouli’s directorial Varanasi, which is rapidly becoming one of the most highly anticipated upcoming releases, will include a fight scene between Rama and Kumbhkarna from The Ramayana, as confirmed by the director’s father. This will be a 30-minute sequence designed to leave fans in awe. While it is known that Mahesh Babu will portray Rama, the role of Kumbhkarna, whether played by Prithviraj Sukumaran or not, has yet to be officially confirmed.
Varanasi Writer Hints At 30 Mins War Between Rama And Kumbhkarna
At a recent event hosted by Filmy Focus, Vijayendra Prasad, Rajamouli’s father and a writer, was asked about the 30-minute scene he had previously teased. When questioned whether it was mythological or political, he responded, “It’s a war between Rama and Kumbhakarna… You saw in the trailer, right? You saw Rama and Kumbhakarna. You saw Lord Hanuman’s tail and a chariot on it. I’m talking about that…spellbound.”
#Varanasi movie is about ~ Lord RAMA v/s KUMBHAKARANA Epic War On the BIG SCREEN 😳 🔥
— Manoz Kumar (@ManozTalks) June 5, 2026
~ SURPRISE Revealed by #VijayendraPrasad #MaheshBabu as RAMA – ? #Prithviraj as KUMBHAKARANA – ?#PriyankaChopra as RAVANA sister ( Shurpanakha) – ? pic.twitter.com/KCNLtC5JuR
He quickly realised that he shouldn’t reveal too many details about the film. When asked if the film was based on time zones and who came up with that idea, he said, “We shouldn’t talk about it anymore.” While SS Rajamouli had earlier confirmed Mahesh Babu’s role as Rama, fans are now speculating whether Prithviraj Sukumaran will portray Kumbhakarna.
About Varanasi
When the sequence was first released, fans speculated that the film might involve elements of time travel. The excitement surrounding the project has reached an all-time high following the writer’s recent update. Besides Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film also features Priyanka Chopra, marking her comeback to Indian cinema. The film is scheduled to be released in 2027.
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