Is Varanasi Based On Ramayana? Viral Theory Hints At A Major Twist In Mahesh Babu’s Film

After the hype generated by myths in Indian films, the next directorial project from S.S. Rajamouli, provisionally titled Varanasi, has become one of the most discussed projects. The film, featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in starring roles, has generated an immense buzz on the Internet. The first looks and visuals that were shared only made people more speculative.

Varanasi Plot Theory: How Is Kumbha Connected To Kumbhakarna And The Ramayana?

As per the rumor trends online, it is said that Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen playing an intense role called Kumbha, whose legend states that he is the avatar or reincarnation, of Kumbhakarna, the mighty brother of Ravana. The central mythological concept in this context is the journey of Kumbha on a continuous path to hunt down his brother’s lost artifact called navaratna nala, which has nine gems. It is believed that during the final battle of Lord Rama and Ravana, these magical gems got scattered to different continents.