Is a Surprise Casting Locked for the Lakshmana Role in Rajamouli's Varanasi?

The upcoming global project Varanasi, starring Superstar Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, continues to generate massive buzz among cinema fans worldwide. Scheduled for release on April 7 next year, the film has already created unprecedented excitement, with even minor updates going viral on social media. Recently, a theatre standee featuring Mahesh Babu in a Lord Rama-inspired look surfaced online and quickly grabbed attention, though it remains unclear whether the image is official or AI-generated. Reports suggest that Mahesh Babu will appear in a powerful Lord Rama-inspired sequence lasting nearly 25 minutes.

Industry buzz now indicates that young Tollywood actor Adivi Sesh may be playing the crucial role of Lakshmana in the film. Sources claim that his portions have already been completed, marking a rare special appearance after becoming a lead hero. The storyline is said to revolve around the mythological concept of Sanjeevani, drawing inspiration from Ramayana episodes where Lakshmana is revived. According to ongoing speculation, the narrative blends mythology with adventure, with the antagonist discovering the power of Sanjeevani and triggering a dramatic journey central to the film’s plot.