Varanasi Set to Shatter Hollywood Records?

It is rare for a film to create an international sensation even before its release. Now, director SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi appears to be heading in that direction. Reports that the film’s glimpse has become the first video on IMAX’s official YouTube channel to cross 10 million views have generated considerable excitement among movie enthusiasts. The achievement has once again brought the global reach of Indian cinema into the spotlight.

On the same channel, the trailer of Avatar: The Way of Water ranks next with approximately 8.25 million views, while the trailer of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has garnered around 4.14 million views. The Michael trailer has also secured a place among the most-viewed videos. With such a response even before its theatrical release, expectations surrounding Varanasi have risen further. It remains to be seen whether the film will translate this pre-release excitement into a major box-office success.