SS Rajamouli said Mahesh Babu ‘nailed’ his role as Rudhra in their upcoming collaboration Varanasi, which is slated to open in theatres on April 7, 2027. Rajamouli said the actor exceeded his expectations and also voiced dissatisfaction with how Indian cinema has portrayed mythology on screen.
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- Varanasi marks the first collaboration between Mahesh Babu and director SS Rajamouli.
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