India, Feb. 17 -- Varanasi is one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema and is being directed by S. S. Rajamouli. Nearly 50% of the film's shoot has already been completed. OTT Play was the first to reveal that Prakash Raj has been roped in for a key role in the film.

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The latest update is that Prakash Raj will be seen as a Maha Shiva Bhakt in this action-adventure thriller, and his role has a key twist to the entire story as the character of Mahesh Babu goes on an adventurous ride, which is initiated by his father. Initially, Rajat Kapoor was roped in for the role, but he was later replaced by Prakash Raj.

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