Free Press Journal. Does SS Rajamouli's Varanasi have a Ramayana connection? A viral theory involving nine gemstones, Kumbhakarna and time travel has sparked curiosity. SS Rajamouli's Varanasi reportedly has a Ramayana connection, with a viral post claiming Mahesh Babu's character travels through time. Cinema enthusiasts are abuzz following an elaborate narrative leak surrounding the anticipated cinematic spectacle, Varanasi.