Highlights
- Prithviraj Sukumaran has reportedly completed his role in Rajamouli’s Varanasi
- The actor is said to have worked on nine other projects alongside the film
- Prithviraj reportedly plays the key antagonist Kumbha
- Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role
Prithviraj Sukumaran appears to have pulled off an unusual feat while working on S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi.
The Malayalam star has reportedly completed filming his role in the ambitious Mahesh Babu-led project while also working on nine other films as an actor and director.
That is particularly notable given the scale and demands of a Rajamouli production, where actors are often expected to commit significant time to a single project.
Prithviraj completes his Varanasi role
Rajamouli’s Varanasi is being positioned as a large-scale adventure combining mythology, science fiction, time travel and action.
Mahesh Babu leads the film, while Prithviraj is reportedly playing Kumbha, a key antagonist whose character is expected to have a major role in the story.
According to the latest reports from the film industry, Prithviraj has now completed his portions for the movie.
His schedule is particularly noteworthy because he has continued working on several other projects alongside Varanasi rather than putting his wider commitments on hold.
A different approach to a Rajamouli film
Rajamouli is known for taking his time with large-scale productions, with his films often requiring lengthy schedules and extensive preparation.
Stars including Prabhas, Jr NTR and Ram Charan have previously committed substantial periods of their careers to his projects.
Prithviraj, however, appears to have managed his Varanasi commitment differently.
From the pre-production stage through the completion of his filming, reports suggest he has also been involved in nine other projects. His responsibilities have included both acting and directing, making the feat even more notable.
Rather than stepping away from his other commitments, he is said to have planned his schedules around Varanasi.
Why Prithviraj’s role could be important
Prithviraj’s reported role as Kumbha adds another major name to a film already generating considerable attention because of Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli.
While details about the character remain under wraps, Kumbha is expected to be a key figure in the story and could become one of the film’s major attractions.
Varanasi is being developed as an ambitious genre spectacle, with its mythology and time-travel elements giving Rajamouli a new world to explore.
The film also marks a major collaboration between Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, making every update around its cast and production closely watched.
With Prithviraj now reportedly finished with his portions, attention will turn to the next stage of the production and how his character fits into Rajamouli’s larger vision.
