Mahesh Babu Undergoes Intense Training for Lord Rama’s Role in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’

Mahesh Babu On Varanasi: SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' is already generating buzz. Now, Mahesh Babu, who plays Lord Rama in the film, has spoken about his preparations. Find out what he revealed and how he prepared for the role...

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Mahesh Babu Undergoes Intense Training for Lord Rama’s Role in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’
Mahesh Babu Undergoes Intense Training for Lord Rama’s Role in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’

South superstar Mahesh Babu is currently in the news for SS Rajamouli's film 'Varanasi'. This big-budget film also has Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. In this film, Mahesh Babu will be portraying the role of Lord Rama. Now, Mahesh Babu has spoken about his preparations for the film.

Mahesh Babu plays the role of the character named Rudra in the film ‘Varanasi’. However, the role he plays is that of Lord Rama. In an interview given to Screen Rant Plus, Mahesh Babu discussed his preparation for the role. He explained that under the direction of SS Rajamouli, he worked hard to get everything right on screen, from his posture to his running technique. The actor said, "SS Rajamouli has his own style. There's a set process. So, when I play Lord Rama in this film, it's very important that my body language, the way my character walks and stands, is absolutely perfect." To perfect his expressions, he trained in Kalari, a traditional martial art of Kerala, for two to three months.

Speaking about his preparations, the actor further explained that Rajamouli wanted to change his running technique. So, I trained with a track and field team for six months, and although there were only two scenes in the film, I was willing to put in that kind of commitment for this film. But as I said, it's fun, and when you're in that mindset, it's fun. You don't think of it as hard work."

Muskan Kumawat

Muskan Kumawat Verified Staff • 02 Apr, 2026Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is an Entertainment Journalist at Bolly Orbit, covering the latest updates on Bollywood, celebrity news, movie reviews, and industry trends. She joined the team on July, 2024, bringing a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for entertainment insights.

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