There’s trouble brewing around the title of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film which was officially revealed as Varanasi. The controversy centers on the fact that another production house claims to own the rights to that very name. This issue has cast a shadow over what was otherwise a grand announcement event and fans are now waiting to see how the situation will unfold. What is the conflict? The conflict arises because Rama Bramha Hanuma Creations led by C.H. Subba Reddy claims that they registered the title “Vaaranasi” (with that spelling) with the Telugu Film Producers’ Council back in 2023. According to their official records they renewed the title rights again for the period June 24 2025 to July 23 2026 which means the title is still active under their banner. The clarification over the title dispute Rajamouli’s team on the other hand announced their film with the spelling “Varanasi” which drops one “a” from the middle. Even though the spelling is different the name sounds almost the same when spoken. Because of this the original registrant believes that the rights legally belong to them and that the title cannot be used without their permission. This similarity has sparked fears of a legal battle or a negotiation to settle who truly owns the name. More about SS Rajamoulis Varanasi Rajamouli revealed that the film is a large-scale adventure rooted in mythology and fantasy. He said that when he saw Mahesh Babu dressed in a divine avatar for one of the scenes it gave him goosebumps. The story is believed to be set across timelines and may even include elements of time travel. The visuals shared during the title reveal showed a grand imaginary world. The tone of the film feels epic spiritual and adventurous a world Rajamouli is known for creating. For fans the excitement of seeing Mahesh Babu Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran together on such a huge project makes the film one of the most awaited releases of the decade. But the title dispute has now created a major obstacle that the makers must resolve soon. Story Highlights Title clash: Rama Bramha Hanuma Creations registered “Vaaranasi” in 2023; renewal active till July 2026. Spelling twist: Rajamouli’s film announced as “Varanasi” (missing the second ‘a’). Legal risk: Producer claims rights due to phonetic similarity hinting at a lawsuit or settlement. Varansai stars Mahesh Babhu Priyanka Chopra Prithviraj Sukumaran; set for a massive mythological‑adventure release. The dispute puts a pause on the film’s promotion leaving fans anxious about a possible title change or a behind‑the‑scenes negotiation.