Not Ravana! Rajamouli Picks a Different Ramayana Villain for Varanasi
Recently, writer Vijayendra Prasad shared an interesting detail. He revealed that the battle in the film is not between Rama and Ravana.
The upcoming film Varanasi, directed by Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu is already one of the most awaited movies in Indian cinema. The film has been creating excitement ever since it was announced. Now, a new revelation about the story has increased curiosity among movie lovers.
For a long time, reports suggested that the film would feature a 30-minute war sequence inspired by the Ramayana. Many people believed the battle would be between Lord Rama and Ravana. Since this episode has been shown many times in movies and television serials, fans were wondering how Rajamouli would present it in a fresh way.
Recently, writer Vijayendra Prasad shared an interesting detail. He revealed that the battle in the film is not between Rama and Ravana. Instead, it focuses on the clash between Rama and Kumbhakarna. He also said that the episode would be highly engaging and visually impressive.
This update has created a lot of interest among audiences. Kumbhakarna is one of the most memorable characters in the Ramayana. Many fans are now eager to see how Rajamouli presents the character on the big screen and how he stages the battle between Rama and Kumbhakarna.
The latest information also gives a better understanding of the villain character played by Prithviraj Sukumaran. His character is reportedly named Kumbha. Earlier, the first look showed him confined to a wheelchair, which raised several questions among fans.
Those familiar with the Ramayana may find an interesting connection here. In the epic, Kumbhakarna suffers severe injuries during his battle with Rama. It now appears that the modern-day character Kumbha could be a symbolic representation of Kumbhakarna, while Mahesh Babu’s character Rudra may reflect the qualities of Rama.
If this interpretation is correct, Prithviraj could appear as Kumbhakarna in the Ramayana portions, while Mahesh Babu may be seen as Rama. This clever link between mythology and a contemporary story highlights Rajamouli’s creative storytelling style.