Varanasi, the big banner film that has roped in the biggies Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra as the main leads, has been creating buzz ever since the first looks of the main characters and a glimpse from the film were unveiled in a grand event in November 2025. And now the buzz is rife that the film’s plot has been leaked.
Yes, you heard that right, as per the reports, a VFX company, Cinesite, shared a brief synopsis of the film on its page, suggesting the storyline of the big film. The post reads, “A Lord Shiva devotee (played by Mahesh Babu) embarks on a perilous quest across time to uncover a lost cosmic artifact of immense power. As he pieces together ancient secrets hidden through centuries, he realizes the truth behind his mission—the very force that set him on this path is a calculating mastermind with a vision of absolute global domination. Forever. Unveiled.”
The synopsis provided suggests that Lord Shiva devotee Rudra, played by Mahesh Babu, is sent on a time-spanning mission by Kumbha, portrayed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. And as the site unfolds, devotee Rudhra uncovers a deeper conspiracy, realizing that Kumbha’s intentions are far from noble. As the character is the film’s antagonist, Kumbha wishes for global dominance, tied to a mysterious artifact believed to originate from the era of the Ramayana. While no more details were shared, this gives a rough idea about the plot.
However, these reports and information are not official, and the authenticity of the claims made in the post is doubtful. The makers of the film are yet to make a comment on these viral reports.
Actor Priyanka Chopra, in a recent statement, spilled the beans on the narrative of the film, indicating that the film will see different time zones, saying, “It’s not like you’re sitting in a machine and going into… it’s not Back to the Future. But we do go from 7,200 BCE to 2027. So you travel worlds and realms that our characters move within, which makes it really interesting. So it is a time-travel movie.”
