SS Rajamouli's Varanasi Rumored to Feature Ramayana-Inspired Time-Travel Plot
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and is rumored to have a Ramayana connection. Viral social media posts suggest the story involves Prithviraj as Kumbha, a reincarnation of Kumbhakarna, seeking nine powerful gemstones scattered during the Ram-Ravana war. Mahesh Babu's character is sent to retrieve these gems and travels back in time to prevent their separation. The film, described as an epic time-travel action adventure, is set for release on April 7, 2026, with production ongoing across various locations and significant visual effects planned.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 9 Nov, 07:06 am. Other outlets followed.