A photo claiming to show Mahesh Babu’s first look from SS Rajamouli’s upcoming pan-world film Varanasi has gone viral on social media. The image features Mahesh Babu dressed in what appears to be Lord Rama’s attire, standing before a camera as if filming a scene. The picture quickly sparked excitement among fans, with many believing it was leaked from the movie’s set.

However, the viral image is not authentic. The picture is an AI-generated fan creation and is not an official still from the film. Because the image appears slightly blurred and realistic, many social media users mistakenly assumed it was a genuine set leak. As of now, neither the makers nor Mahesh Babu have released any official first-look poster or behind-the-scenes photographs from the project.

The speculation gained momentum after director S.S. Rajamouli and writer Vijayendra Prasad recently shared a few details about the ambitious project. Their comments led fans to create several AI-generated concepts imagining Mahesh Babu in different mythological and adventure-inspired looks.

Although reports and fan theories continue to circulate online, the production team has maintained complete secrecy regarding Mahesh Babu’s appearance in the film. Fans are advised to wait for an official announcement from the makers instead of relying on unverified images circulating on social media.