Could Ramayana’s Success Give a Major Boost to Rajamouli’s Varanasi?

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is reportedly achieving impressive worldwide box-office collections, surprising trade circles. Despite facing considerable criticism before its release, the film has received a positive response from audiences in theatres. Its natural storytelling, stunning visuals and grand action sequences have emerged as major attractions. The battle between Ravana and Jatayu towards the climax is particularly captivating young viewers. The film has also reportedly recorded the highest first-week collections for an Indian movie, adding to the excitement surrounding its success.

The film’s performance could also work in favour of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming project Varanasi. According to reports, the film will feature a special sequence inspired by the Ramayana that is expected to run for more than 30 minutes. Some glimpses of these sequences were reportedly shown in the previously released special preview, raising audience expectations. The positive response to Ramayana has renewed interest in epic stories and large-scale mythological action sequences. Against this backdrop, fans believe that Rajamouli’s distinctive presentation of grand battles in Varanasi could generate even greater excitement among moviegoers.