The Rajamouli-Keeravani collaboration began with Student No. 1 (2001) and has remained one of the most successful director-composer partnerships in Indian cinema. Over the past two decades, the duo has delivered memorable music and background scores for Simhadri, Sye, Chatrapathi, Vikramarkudu, Yamadonga, Magadheera, Maryada Ramanna, Eega, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and RRR. Their partnership has consistently elevated Rajamouli’s larger-than-life storytelling, with Keeravani’s compositions becoming an inseparable part of the films’ emotional and cinematic impact. The collaboration reached global recognition with RRR, as the song “Naatu Naatu” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe, making history for Indian cinema.
Together, Rajamouli and Keeravani have set a benchmark for director-composer collaborations, delivering both commercial blockbusters and critically acclaimed musical scores.
The duo is now collaborating once again for Rajamouli’s ambitious globe-trotting adventure starring Mahesh Babu, tentatively titled Varanasi. The film is said to be Rajamouli’s dream project, drawing inspiration from the Ramayana while blending it with a global action-adventure narrative.
The makers are reportedly leaving no stone unturned to ensure a grand cinematic experience. Speaking during his USA tour, M.M. Keeravani revealed that he will begin work on the film’s music in September and spend nearly five months composing the background score. He said the score is expected to be completed by January 2027, after which the remaining post-production work will continue, with the final version of the film targeted to be ready by April 2027.
Keeravani’s extensive schedule suggests that sound design and background music will play a pivotal role in the film’s storytelling.
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