Amid much fanfare and buzz on social media, ‘Varanasi’ filmmaker SS Rajamouli and producer SS Karthikeya made their much-anticipated appearance at CCXP Mexico 2026.
SS Rajamouli reveals Baahubali Link to Mexico
Through a video message, Rajamouli greeted his fans and the Mexican audience at the event, where he not only talked about his upcoming time travel film, but also touched on his blockbuster films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’.
In the video message shared online, the director admitted that elements of his film ‘Baahubali’ were inspired by the ancient Mayan civilization. “In my previous film #Baahubali, the city center and the throne were inspired by the famous pyramid of Chichen Itza,” he said. “But I must admit that my knowledge of Mexican history, heritage and culture is very minimal. But now, I hope this will help me learn more and more, you wonderful people,” he added.
SS Rajamouli talks about the global impact of ‘RRR’.
The director also spoke about the global impact of his films, especially RRR, which has received widespread international acclaim. Speaking about his journey, he said, “I have spent about 25 years in filmmaking, but nothing prepares you when you realize that your story has crossed oceans. That people, thousands of miles away, are laughing, crying and dancing at something you created. That’s what RRR did for me. Not just my country India, but the whole world showed me that universal emotion is enough to reach every corner.”
When I heard “Naatu Naatu” being sung and danced around the world, I thought, “Yes!” “This is the exact reason why I make films.”
Producer SS Karthikeya addresses the audience
During one of the interactions at the event, producer SS Karthikeya was asked if the film ‘Varanasi’ could resonate strongly with audiences in Mexico and Latin America due to the common cultural themes of ancestor worship. Responding to the question, Karthikeya highlighted the similarities, saying: “This is hope.
There are some similarities. Many films, comics and series coming out of Mexico are drawn from the history of the Aztec or Mayan civilization, and so do we in India.
“According to reports, the ‘Varanasi’ team will share a special video of BTS with fans at the event.
Modernization of production “Varanasi”.
Meanwhile, in the latest update from the sets, the film’s lead stars, Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, are said to have wrapped up shooting for the song series. Rumors are rife that the crew will soon head to Antarctica to film the next part of the schedule, while other reports claim that the team will be shooting some important underwater scenes in an Indian studio.
About CCXP Mexico 2026
“Varanasi” is among several films, including “Avengers: Doomsday,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Supergirl,” and series like “House of the Dragon” that will take the big stage at CCXP 2026.
