A Dinosaur Era Adventure? Rumours Around Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Grow Louder

SS Rajamouli' s upcoming epic 'Varanasi' i s already surrounded by enormous expectations, but a fresh rumour has now taken the excitement to a whole new level. Unverified reports circulating online claim that the film could feature a spectacular sequence in which its characters travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs.

According to the buzz, Rudhra and Mandakini may find themselves transported to a prehistoric era, where they encounter dinosaurs in what is being described as one of the film's biggest visual spectacles. Some reports have even claimed that the sequence could run for nearly 30 minutes, although there has been no official confirmation regarding its length or even the exact nature of the scene.

The speculation has gained momentum because promotional material associated with the film appears to tease a world that moves across vastly different landscapes and periods. Posters and visuals have shown Mahesh Babu in settings featuring prehistoric imagery, dinosaurs, African savannas and striking warrior-like appearances, leading fans to believe that time travel could play a major role in the story.

'Varanasi' is also expected to blend its globe-spanning adventure with Indian mythology, with reports pointing towards grand Ramayana-inspired battle sequences and a deeply emotional father-son relationship at the heart of the story.

However, fans may have to wait for official material before treating the dinosaur sequence as confirmed. Rajamouli and the makers have remained tight-lipped about several key elements of the film, allowing speculation to grow with every new visual and rumour.

Mounted on a reported budget of around ₹1,400 crore, 'Varanasi' is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made. Directed by SS Rajamouli and headlined by Mahesh Babu, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on April 7, 2027, with a grand IMAX release expected to amplify its scale.

Whether the dinosaurs ultimately make it into the final film or not, one thing is already clear: 'Varanasi' is promising a cinematic world unlike anything Rajamouli has attempted before.