Mahesh Babu has reportedly been photographed dressed as Lord Ram, and the picture is said to be from the shoot of his upcoming film ‘Varanasi’. In the photo, he is seen wearing yellow clothes, which people think show the time Ram spent in the forest during his exile. No one has confirmed if the photo is real, but it has spread fast on social media. Many are also comparing his look to Ranbir Kapoor, who is playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana’.
Mahesh Babu’s photo surfaces on Reddit
The image was posted on Reddit as a screenshot taken from a report by KoiMoi, with the portal’s caption reading, “Mahesh Babu’s Lord Ram look from Varanasi takes the internet by storm.” The photo appeared to capture the actor mid-shoot, with crew members visible in the background watching his take.
Netizens react to Mahesh Babu’s look
Reactions poured in from users. One person commented, “Namit and Ranbir better be prepared. Kahi SSR 10 minute mein puri ‘Ramayana’ movie ko overshadow na kar de, as he did with teaser.” Another user remarked, “These leaks are on purpose. Hollywood started doing it, and now everyone else just follows.” A third comment simply stated, “PR.” Someone else observed, “He looks like the character.” Another user added, “Yes, he looks amazing; can’t say about his acting but he suits the character. Idk why this looks like an AI image tho.” One more comment read, “I trust in SSR to get the best out of MB.” Another user gushed, “OMFG This is my RamHe looks great.”
Rajamouli recalls his first reaction to Mahesh Babu’s look
Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ continues to generate massive buzz and is being seen as one of the most awaited films in recent memory. Speaking at an event last year, Rajamouli shared, “On the first day, when Mahesh came in Lord Ram’s get-up for the photoshoot, I had goosebumps. I was torn. Mahesh has the charm of Krishna, but the calmness of Ram. Still, I was confident. I even set that photo as my wallpaper and then removed it so that no one would see it.“
More about Mahesh Babu’s ‘Varanasi’
Apart from Mahesh Babu, the movie also stars Priyanka Chopra, marking her return to Indian films. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the villain, and several fan theories circulating online speculate that he could be portraying a version of Kumbhkaran, though this remains unofficial. ‘Varanasi’ is slated to hit theatres in 2027.