Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's 'Varanasi' film: ₹1000 Cr OTT deal before shoot

• "Varanasi," directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, is reportedly receiving a ₹1000 crore offer for its digital rights from international OTT platforms, even before shooting completion.
• The unprecedented demand for the film is attributed to director SS Rajamouli's global recognition following the success of "Baahubali 2" and "RRR."
• The film features Mahesh Babu as 'Rudra,' Prithviraj Sukumaran as 'Kumbha,' and Priyanka Chopra as 'Mandakini,' with music by Oscar winner MM Keeravani.
• Scheduled for a 2027 release, the movie is planned to be shot entirely in IMAX format, generating significant pre-release hype.
• While rumors of the ₹1000 crore OTT deal are circulating, an official announcement from the movie team is still awaited.

Why It Matters: SS Rajamouli's Varanasi film's huge OTT deal signals its unprecedented global demand.