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Mahesh Babu’s 60-day Ramayana shoot is one of SS Rajamouli's most memorable sequences!

SS Rajamouli reveals how Mahesh Babu’s 60-day Ramayana sequence in Varanasi became one of his most emotional and challenging filmmaking experiences, marking a milestone in his career.

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Nitesh Kumar Sahoo
Mahesh Babu’s 60-day Ramayana shoot is one of SS Rajamouli's most memorable sequences!

Mahesh Babu in SS Rajamouli Varanasi Photograph: (X/SS Rajamouli)

The spectacular title reveal of Varanasi has taken over social media. SS Rajamouli introduced the first glimpse of Mahesh Babu as the fierce Rudhra, stunning fans with a powerful sequence where the superstar rides a raging bull while gripping a trident. Speculation around his character has only amplified since, especially after the confirmation that Mahesh Babu appears as Lord Ram in a pivotal segment. Rajamouli revealed a striking insight into this Ramayana-inspired sequence- one he never imagined he would film for Varanasi.

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A Ramayana Moment Rajamouli Never Saw Coming

Reflecting on the film, Rajamouli shared a revelation that he considers one of the most defining moments of his career.

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"From my childhood, I have told several times that I like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata a lot. That making Mahabharatha was my dream project. Even when I began working on this film, I did not realise that I would be shooting an important sequence from the Ramayana for this film," said the Baahubali maker.

Witnessing Mahesh Babu embody Lord Rama for the first time gave the filmmaker goosebumps- an experience he describes as almost surreal during the photoshoot.

The Gruelling 60-Day Shoot That Became a Cinematic Milestone

Rajamouli then opened up about the sheer scale and ambition behind the monumental sequence.

The RRR maker said, "We had a great time shooting for this episode. We shot for 60 days. It got completed only recently. Every day was a challenge as every sub episode in the huge episode was like a cinema in itself. It needed fresh planning. We overcame all of it and completed that sequence. It will be one of the most memorable sequences of my films."

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Emotionally intense and creatively transformative, the episode stands as one of Rajamouli’s most demanding and spiritually resonant filmmaking journeys to date.

Interestingly, on Monday, the makers released the Varanasi trance on all music platforms.

The announcement caption, "The track that sets the screen ablaze is now out on every music platform. Experience the @mmkeeravaani trance." (sic)

Meanwhile, candid shots of Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran engaging with the international press are now taking the internet by storm.

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