SS Rajamouli is reportedly taking his world-building to a new level with his upcoming film Varanasi. The director, known for creating detailed fictional worlds, is said to have hired a linguistic expert to develop an entirely new language and ancient script for the film.
Rajamouli previously introduced the fictional Kiliki language in Baahubali. However, the new language being developed for Varanasi is expected to have a much bigger role in the story.
According to reports, the film features a time-travel sequence in which the characters enter a mysterious cave. The cave contains writings in an unknown script, and understanding the language becomes important to uncovering hidden mysteries connected to the story.
Unlike Kiliki, which was mainly created as a spoken language for the Baahubali world, the new language for Varanasi is reportedly being designed with both spoken and written elements. The creation of an ancient script could also help establish the film’s historical and mysterious setting.
The move reflects Rajamouli’s continued focus on detailed world-building. From fictional languages to elaborate sets and mythology-inspired storytelling, the filmmaker has often added unique elements to make his films visually and narratively distinctive.
Varanasi is among Rajamouli’s most anticipated upcoming projects. The film is expected to combine adventure, mythology, action and time travel, with Mahesh Babu playing the lead role. The reported creation of a completely new language and script has added another layer of curiosity around the project.
If the reports are accurate, the language could become an important storytelling device in Varanasi rather than simply serving as a background element. More details about its origin, meaning and role in the film are expected to emerge as the project progresses.