SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated global adventure, Varanasi, is currently in production, but keeping the massive project under wraps is proving to be a serious challenge. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the epic is slated for an April 2027 release. However, a series of plot leaks and wild casting rumors have already taken the internet by storm.

A recently leaked synopsis hints that Mahesh Babu’s character, Rudhra, embarks on a time-travel quest to find a cosmic artifact deeply connected to the Ramayana. With such strong mythological roots, casting rumors for divine figures are running wild. The most prominent buzz suggests that R. Madhavan is on board to play a pivotal role inspired by Lord Hanuman.

Adding major fuel to the fire is the speculation that Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan might make a monumental cameo as Lord Shiva. Since Rudhra is portrayed as a fierce Shiva devotee, this casting would be a cinematic spectacle. Rajamouli roped in Sathyaraj, Kicha Sudeep for Baahubali and Ajay Devgn for RRR. Looks like these rumors are being generated hoping he would repeat same for Varanasi too. 

Furthermore, industry insiders are whispering that a veteran Telugu senior star has been roped in to play the crucial role of Mahesh Babu’s Guru, stepping in after a few initial casting changes. While the makers remain strictly tight-lipped, these exciting shooting leaks and casting gossips have successfully sent fan anticipation through the roof.

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