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SS Rajamouli Declines Hollywood Offers to Prioritise Varanasi Film
✍️ Sacnilk
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 03:49 AM
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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli disclosed that he has received offers from Hollywood but chose to postpone them to focus on his upcoming project set in Varanasi.
Veteran director S.S. Rajamouli, best known for his blockbuster fantasy sagas, recently spoke about the interest he has received from Hollywood producers. He confirmed that several overseas studios approached him with potential projects, but he has not committed to any of them at this stage.
Rajamouli explained that his decision to put the offers on hold stems from his commitment to a new Indian film that will be shot in Varanasi. The director said the city’s cultural richness and narrative possibilities align with his creative vision, prompting him to focus his energies there.
He added that while international collaborations remain appealing, he believes the Varanasi project offers a unique storytelling canvas that warrants his full attention before exploring any foreign ventures.
The remarks were made in an interview with entertainment portal Sacnilk, where Rajamouli emphasized his intent to deliver a film that resonates with Indian audiences while maintaining his global reputation.
No specific details about the Hollywood projects or the Varanasi film’s storyline were disclosed, leaving fans awaiting further announcements.
Rajamouli explained that his decision to put the offers on hold stems from his commitment to a new Indian film that will be shot in Varanasi. The director said the city’s cultural richness and narrative possibilities align with his creative vision, prompting him to focus his energies there.
He added that while international collaborations remain appealing, he believes the Varanasi project offers a unique storytelling canvas that warrants his full attention before exploring any foreign ventures.
The remarks were made in an interview with entertainment portal Sacnilk, where Rajamouli emphasized his intent to deliver a film that resonates with Indian audiences while maintaining his global reputation.
No specific details about the Hollywood projects or the Varanasi film’s storyline were disclosed, leaving fans awaiting further announcements.