A surprising and exciting development is making headlines in the film world. As the release of James Cameron’s Avatar 3: Fire and Ash draws near, there is talk that the first look of SS Rajamouli’s highly awaited action-adventure film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, may be released alongside the Hollywood blockbuster.
Discussions are reportedly ongoing because Varanasi is designed as a global film with universal appeal. Since the makers plan to release several special looks and international teasers, attaching the film’s initial look to Avatar 3 is certainly a strong strategy to reach worldwide audiences.
The buzz around Varanasi is already huge, as it brings together director SS Rajamouli and superstar Mahesh Babu for the first time, with Priyanka Chopra also playing a key role. Meanwhile, there are reports that Hollywood films like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, and Steven Spielberg’s upcoming UFO project might likewise be featured alongside Avatar 3.
If the Avatar–Varanasi plan works out, fans could experience a powerful mix of Hollywood and Indian cinema in one of the biggest theatrical releases of the year.