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SS Rajamouli's Varanasi Features Ramayana Battle Scene, Writer Shares Details

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 6 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Varanasi, India·Entertainment
SS Rajamouli's Varanasi Features Ramayana Battle Scene, Writer Shares DetailsPreviousNext

SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has generated significant interest due to its connection to the Ramayana. Writer Vijayendra Prasad revealed a major 30-minute battle scene depicting a war between Rama and Kumbhakarna, featuring mythological elements like Lord Hanuman's tail. While fans speculate on character roles and timeline concepts, Prasad refrained from disclosing further details. The film is notable for its Rs 1000 crore budget and use of the 1.43:1 IMAX format.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 6 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus primarily on the film's mythological and cinematic aspects without engaging in political discourse. They present perspectives from the filmmaker and writer, emphasizing creative elements and fan speculation. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints, maintaining a neutral cultural and entertainment focus.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

Coverage across the articles is largely positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement among fans and the spellbinding nature of the film's mythological scenes. The tone is enthusiastic yet restrained, with the writer withholding some information, which adds intrigue without negativity or criticism.

How 2 sources covered this story

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnowIs SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Set In Different Time Zones? Writer ReactsCenterPositive
hindustantimesVaranasi writer teases 30-minute Ramayana scene in Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra film that left him 'spellbound'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 5 Jun, 03:18 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes5 Jun, 03:18 pm
    Varanasi writer teases 30-minute Ramayana scene in Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra film that left him 'spellbound'
  2. 2
    timesnow6 Jun, 01:13 am
    Is SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Set In Different Time Zones? Writer Reacts

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Varanasi, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
6 Jun 2026
Key entities
S. S. RajamouliVaranasiMahesh BabuPriyanka ChopraPrithviraj SukumaranRamayanaV. Vijayendra PrasadEpic filmIMAXCroreIndian rupeeTelugu cinema