An image that circulates online as a purported leak from SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film “Varanasi” is drawing major attention. Shared on social media, the still is said to show large temple structures and dinosaur-like or giant creature figures, prompting fans to react with surprise and excitement.

Both outlets report the same core details about what the image appears to depict, but neither confirms that it is authentic. The Free Press Journal notes that it has not been verified whether the picture comes from the production or is AI-generated, while Times of India similarly frames it as “alleged” and viral rather than confirmed. Fans’ reactions include disbelief at the scale and imagery, with some commenting on what the director is “cooking.”

In terms of broader context, reporting about the film’s premise describes an action-adventure that includes a high-stakes time-travel mission to address an asteroid threat, though storyline details are also presented as reported. The film is described as starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and is slated for release in 2027, with Free Press Journal specifying April 7 to align with Gudi Padwa and Ugadi.