Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu viral video: A viral AI-generated video featuring Mahesh Babu and filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli has sparked a heated debate online, with director Ram Gopal Varma bluntly calling it the “death of cinema.” The controversy erupted just as excitement around Rajamouli’s upcoming magnum opus Varanasi intensified.
After the makers reconfirmed the film’s release date, fan-made edits and AI visuals began flooding social media. While such content is usually seen as harmless fan enthusiasm, one particular clip crossed a line for many in the industry.
AI-generated video of Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu goes VIRAL
The AI-generated video shows Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli physically fighting each other. In the clip, the two are seen exchanging punches and smashing each other against walls and tables. There is no storyline or context. The visuals, however, look disturbingly realistic. That realism is exactly what has unsettled viewers.
Several film professionals believe such artificial content blurs ethical boundaries and misrepresents artists without consent. Ram Gopal Varma shared the clip on X and wrote, “Cinema is dead.” His stark comment quickly went viral. Some fans praised his honesty, while others argued that AI is simply a new creative tool.
Take a look!
CINEMA IS DEAD https://t.co/JUPhPHPTDz
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) February 24, 2026
The debate has since grown beyond one video. Many are now questioning how far AI should go in recreating real actors and filmmakers in fabricated scenarios. Supporters claim it reflects evolving technology. Critics insist it undermines the collaborative spirit and authenticity of filmmaking.
About S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi
Meanwhile, fresh buzz around Varanasi has added fuel to the conversation. A digital poster featuring Mahesh Babu as Lord Ram recently surfaced at Mythri Cinemas in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The image spread rapidly across fan pages. Although it remains unclear whether the visual is part of an official campaign, it has reignited speculation about the film’s mythological themes.
Directed by Rajamouli, Varanasi also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The big-budget spectacle is scheduled to release on April 7, 2027.