Is this Mahesh Babu’s Lord Ram seen from ‘Varanasi’? Netizens compare him with Ranbir Kapoor |

A low-profile photo purportedly showing Mahesh Babu as Lord Ram from SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ has gone viral, comparing it to Ranbir Kapoor’s look in ‘Ramayana’. The unconfirmed photo, which was shared via KoiMoi on Reddit, has sparked various movements on the Internet. Rajamouli had earlier praised Mahesh’s performance. The film, which also stars Priyanka Chopra, will be released in 2027.

Mahesh Babu he is said to have been photographed dressed as Lord Ram, and the picture is said to be from the upcoming film ‘Varanasi’. In the picture, he is seen wearing yellow clothes, which is thought to represent the time Ram spent in the forest during his exile. No one has confirmed whether the photo is real, but it has spread quickly on social media. Many also compare his looks Ranbir Kapoorwho is playing Lord Ram inside Nitesh Tiwari‘Ramayana’.

Mahesh Babu’s photo is on Reddit

The picture was posted on Reddit as an image taken from a KoiMoi report, with the portal’s caption saying, “Mahesh Babu’s Lord Ram watching from Varanasi takes the internet by storm.” The photo appeared to capture the photographer in between shots, with the crew seen in the background watching the footage.

Netizens are obsessed with Mahesh Babu’s looks

Actions have poured in from users. One person said, “Namit and Ranbir should prepare well. Kahi SSR 10 minutes mein puri ‘Ramayana’ film ko overshadow na kar de, as they did with the teaser.” Another user commented, “This leak is intentional. Hollywood started doing this, and now everyone is following suit.” The third comment simply said, “PR.” Another said, “He fits the bill.” Another user added, “Yes, he looks amazing; I can’t comment on his performance but he fits the character. Idk why this looks like an AI image tho.” Another comment said, “I trust SSR to get the best from MB.” One user posted, “OMFG This is my RamHe looks great.”

Rajamouli recalls his first reaction to Mahesh Babu’s character

Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ continues to generate huge buzz and is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films in recent memory. Speaking at an event last year, Rajamouli shared, “On the first day, when Mahesh came to Lord Ram for a photoshoot, I had rashes. I was torn. Mahesh has the charm of Krishna, but the calmness of Ram. However, I was confident. I also set the picture as my wallpaper and then removed it so he wouldn’t see it.“

More about Mahesh Babu’s ‘Varanasi’

Apart from Mahesh Babu, the film also stars Priyanka Choprawhich marks his return to Indian films. Prithviraj Sukumaran he plays the villain, and several fan theories doing the rounds on the internet speculate that he might be portraying the Kumbhkaran version, though this is not confirmed. ‘Varanasi’ is expected to hit the theaters in 2027.