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“Is Rajamouli’s Varanasi Event Truly Worth the Hype? The newly released Varanasi concept teaser certainly carries an intriguing aura—moody visuals, an atmospheric setup, and enough mystery to spark curiosity. But beyond the teaser itself, a larger question looms: was the grand event hosted by S.S. Rajamouli merely to reveal the film’s title truly necessary? Frankly, I don’t think so. Rajamouli is not a filmmaker who needs noise to generate buzz. His name carries its own gravitational pull. Whether the title was unveiled on stage of Varanasi movie or posted online across social platforms, the impact would have been more or less the same. His reputation alone guarantees headlines, discussions, and massive audience interest. So why hold a lavish event for a title reveal—especially for a movie that is slated for release in 2027? A Question of Value vs. Vanity Title-reveal events made sense in the pre-digital era, but today, where a single post can reach millions within minutes, the relevance of such extravagant gatherings is debatable. Was this event genuinely about connecting with the audience, or was it more of a spectacle designed to amplify hype? Because honestly, it felt over-hyped, borderline unnecessary. The so-called “teaser” itself didn’t offer much—more like a short AI-generated concept visual paired with a poster. Nothing about it justified the scale of the event or the resources poured into it. Who Ultimately Pays for All This? This is the uncomfortable truth no one talks about: Every rupee spent on these grand promotional theatrics eventually gets added to the film’s budget— and that cost is ultimately passed on to the audience. Producers won’t absorb it. Heroes won’t absorb it. Directors won’t absorb it. It will all funnel into the final costing of the movie, which then gets justified as a “BIG BUDGET” film. In an era where ticket prices already feel inflated, is it really fair to burden audiences with the cost of events whose necessity is questionable? Fair or Not? You Decide. No filmmaker owes the audience minimalism, but they do owe them value. A title reveal packaged as a major event—years before the film even hits the screen—raises a simple but important question: Is this genuine storytelling promotion, or just marketing excess masquerading as excitement? If the latter, then perhaps the audience deserves better.”
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🎬 Director: Neeraja Kona
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