SS Rajamouli has confirmed that his upcoming film *Varanasi*, starring Mahesh Babu, will be a standalone project, unlike his previous franchise ventures like *Baahubali*.
'Varanasi' won't have a sequel, says SS Rajamouli
Jun 28, 2026
12:19 pm
What's the storyFilmmaker SS Rajamouli recently confirmed that his upcoming film, Varanasi, will be a standalone project.
Speaking at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, he said it would not follow the franchise model of Baahubali.
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