Rajamouli Rethinks Strategy: ‘Varanasi’ May Turn Into a Two-Part Saga!

Ace filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli, who redefined Indian cinema with Baahubali, is once again at the center of industry buzz. Known for pioneering the pan-India and sequel trend, Rajamouli had earlier confirmed that his upcoming film ‘Varanasi’ starring Mahesh Babu would be a single-part release. However, recent developments suggest a possible shift in strategy. With changing audience preferences and the evolving box office landscape, the director is reportedly reconsidering the format.

The success of select sequels like Pushpa 2 has reignited interest in multi-part storytelling, even as the trend shows signs of fatigue. Given that ‘Varanasi’ reportedly spans timelines from the Treta Yuga to the future, Rajamouli is said to be exploring the idea of splitting the narrative into two parts for better storytelling depth. If executed, industry insiders suggest a shorter release gap between the two installments to maintain audience engagement. An official confirmation is awaited.