On November 15, filmmaker SS Rajamouli unveiled the title and teaser of his much-awaited magnum opus, Varanasi, during an extravagant launch event in Hyderabad. Superstar Mahesh Babu’s striking first look as Rudhra left fans stunned, instantly becoming the talk of social media. But along with the excitement came a wave of conversations- some celebratory, others critical. Already navigating backlash for his comments at the event, Rajamouli now finds himself in the middle of another storm, this time over the film’s title.

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Who Owns the Name ‘Varanasi’?

The film, featuring Priyanka Chopra, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has reportedly run into a naming dispute.

According to media reports,

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