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SS Rajamouli puts an end to sequel mania with Varanasi; reveals Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra film's runtime

Posted on: Feb 04, 2026 16:17 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
SS Rajamouli puts an end to sequel mania with Varanasi; reveals Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra film's runtime
DIrector SS Rajamouli is often credited with making republic of india possessed(p) with releasing films in deuce parts, thanks to Baahubali. Films that followed fit seldom held the audience’s attention as the magnum opus did. And now, it looks like the filmmaker will finally put an end to the mania with his Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Varanasi. (Also Read: Priyanka Chopra mutters ‘oh my god’ under her breath on Mahesh Babu's take on cinema; fans say ‘ori deeni eshalu’)SS Rajamouli reveals Varanasi runtime, detailsIn an interview with Screen Rant Plus that was filmed during the first glimpse launch of Varanasi in Hyderabad last year, Rajamouli revealed that the film will be released in one part. When he was asked if the film would have two parts, he replied, “We considered that, we considered it briefly. And we quickly dropped the idea. It’s one film.”He also addressed rumours of the film having a 200-minute runtime and said, “200 minutes is around 3 hours and 20 minutes, so around that. I would say it would definitely be around 3 hours.” Rajamouli rose to fame with the 2015 and 2017 films Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. His 2022 film RRR bagged an Oscar for Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu.Rajamouli’s father, writer Vijayendra Prasad, confirmed after RRR’s release that a sequel is in the works. Rajamouli also confirmed in 2024 that he has plans for a sequel, which has yet to be officially announced. So Varanasi will be his first film to not be split into two parts since the 2012 hit Eega.About VaranasiVaranasi is directed by Rajamouli and co-written by Vijayendra Prasad. It is produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business. Mahesh plays Rudhra in the film, in which he will also briefly be seen as Lord Ram. Priyanka plays Mandakini while Prithviraj plays the antagonist, Kumbha. The film will be released in theatres on April 7, 2027.

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