Hrithik In Rajamouli’s Varanasi? Buzz Or Bluff?

Out of nowhere, social media has picked up a wild rumour that Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is playing the role of Lord Shiva in Varanasi. The imagination is running full throttle, with people sharing a lot of AI-generated images of the actor in his Lord Shiva avatar. However, many are wondering if Rajamouli would take such a risk, because Hrithik’s arrival would kill the film Varanasi’s chances in Bollywood.

On paper, it sounds exciting. Hrithik has the star power, the physique, and that screen presence to pull off a role like Shiva. In fact, the moment this buzz started, AI-generated looks of the actor in Lord Shiva avatar began flooding timelines on Twitter. But here’s where things get tricky. This film is primarily driven by Superstar Mahesh Babu. Bringing in a star like Hrithik, even for a cameo, might make fans think he’s doing a longer role, like how it happened with Jr NTR in WAR 2. That kind of move will switch the spotlight, and that affects the film’s prospects big time.

That said, Rajamouli is not someone who overlooks star dynamics. He knows exactly how fanbases and audience expectations work. After managing the delicate balance between two big stars in RRR, he would think twice before putting another massive presence alongside his lead unless it’s absolutely necessary. Already, there are enough stars like Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the movie, so what’s the need for a Hrithik gamble now? At this point, it’s purely social media speculation riding on this rumour it looks like. So, the buzz is just a bluff.