Hyderabad, July 4 -- A leaked image allegedly showing superstar Mahesh Babu as Lord Ram from SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi has gone viral on social media, creating a frenzy among fans while reportedly worrying the makers.

The image appears to be an on-location still from the film's set, making it difficult for many to dismiss it as AI-generated or a deepfake. The production team had reportedly taken extensive measures to keep Mahesh's look under wraps, making this leak one of the biggest setbacks for the ambitious project.

While previous visuals from the film have also surfaced online, reports claim this leak is particularly damaging as it reveals one of the film's most closely guarded looks. The makers are reportedly trying to ...