Mahesh Babu trains in Kalaripayattu for Rajamouli’s Varanasi, trainer shares pic
As SS Rajamouli gears up for his most ambitious film yet, Varanasi, lead actor Mahesh Babu has begun intense physical preparation and training in the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu.

Whenever audiences talk about SS Rajamouli, the discussion almost always focuses on one thing: action. After giving action training to Prabhas, Jr NTR and Ram Charan, Rajamouli has now started the same process with Mahesh Babu for his upcoming epic. VaranasiHis preparation for the role required Mahesh Babu to undergo training in Kalaripayattu, one of the world’s oldest martial arts forms,
Hyderabad-based Kalaripayattu trainer Hari Krishna shared an Instagram photo with Mahesh Babu and revealed that he has personally trained the superstar for the film. “I never imagined that my journey would take me to train a global star of Indian cinema in Kalaripayattu, I feel truly proud and privileged to train @urstrulymahesh sir. His lifestyle, aura and hospitality is so inspiring.” Hari Krishna wrote.
Here is the video:
Varanasi It is being launched on a large scale, with reports suggesting that the budget will cross Rs 1,300 crore. The film stars Mahesh Babu along with Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The project has also attracted international attention. before the release of Avatar: Fire and AshesJames Cameron chats with Rajamouli during a virtual session and expresses interest in visiting the set Varanasi,
Here’s the teaser:
A teaser recently released from Ramoji Film City hinted at the film’s vast canvas, blending modern science fiction with mythological elements. The story is reportedly taken from RamayanaRefers to Treta Yuga, and is a symbol associated with Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and the spiritual heritage of Kashi, also known as Varanasi.
Mahesh Babu is undergoing intense physical preparation and Rajamouli is entering the toughest phase of production, Varanasi One of the biggest and most ambitious films of Indian cinema is being made.
