Hyderabad, Feb. 6 -- SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu are teaming up for Varanasi, a film that is being talked about as one of the most expensive projects in Indian cinema. Industry buzz claims the budget could be around Rs. 1300 crore. The film is expected to mix Indian culture with a large-scale adventure setup and science fiction elements.

Rajamouli's Payment Buzz

A strong rumor says Rajamouli is not taking a fixed salary for this movie. Instead, he has reportedly taken the full overseas theatrical rights as his remuneration. Sources close to the team claim these rights could be valued at over Rs. 160 crore. Trade circles believe this is connected to Rajamouli's strong global market after the international success of his earlier films. ...