Netflix Breaks Silence on Rajamouli–Mahesh Babu's 'Varanasi' OTT Rights

Speculation surrounding the digital streaming rights of director S.S. Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu's much-awaited film 'Varanasi' has been making headlines in recent days. Reports had claimed that global streaming platform Netflix had secured the film's post-theatrical digital rights. However, Netflix India Vice President Monika Shergill has now addressed the rumours during an interview held as part of the promotions for 'Super Subbu'. She stated that there is no official announcement regarding the film's streaming rights and clarified that she had never hinted at Netflix acquiring the project.

Monika Shergill emphasized that she could not comment on 'Varanasi' at this stage, putting an end to the ongoing speculation for now. Her remarks have brought temporary clarity to the discussions surrounding the project. Meanwhile, Netflix continues to strengthen its focus on South Indian cinema, leading to growing interest in its future collaborations with Telugu filmmakers. Industry observers are now keenly watching for any official updates regarding the film's digital rights.