Mahesh Babu in Varanasi Varanasi, the ambitious adventure project starring superstar Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, is generating significant buzz even before its release. Mounted on an international scale, the film is being envisioned as a cinematic spectacle unlike anything Indian cinema has seen before. Following the global success of Baahubali and the Oscar winning achievement of RRR, Rajamouli is reportedly preparing to deliver an even bigger visual experience