📌 Key Points
- Priyanka Chopra hinted at filming ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu in Antarctica.
- Fans speculate ‘Varanasi’ will be the first Indian film shot in Antarctica.
- The film’s teaser reveals locations including Varanasi, Africa, and Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf.
- Past films have recreated Antarctica elsewhere due to logistical challenges.
Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ has generated buzz. A recent social media post hints at a potential shoot in Antarctica alongside Mahesh Babu, sparking speculation about a groundbreaking cinematic endeavor.
Priyanka Chopra’s Antarctic Hint
Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Priyanka Chopra is currently balancing her Hollywood career with her much-anticipated comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli ’s Varanasi. The actor, who recently saw the release of her pirate actioner The Bluff, will soon resume filming Varanasi. And going by a hint the actor dropped on social media, she may be filming with Mahesh Babu in Antarctica, where no Indian film has ever been shot before.
‘Varanasi’ Connects to Antarctica
Later in the night, Priyanka acknowledged her Varanasi co-star’s praise by responding, “
Thank you my friend 🙏🏽 🏴☠️.” However, it was how she closed her tweet of gratitude that got the fans buzzing. “See you soon in Antarctica. ⭐️ @urstrulyMahesh,” Priyanka added.
Reality vs. Recreation in Filming
Many fans have taken this as confirmation that Rajamouli will film Varanasi in Antarctica. The first look reveal of Mahesh Babu’s character Rudra was accompanied by a teaser video that showed that the film is connected with Antarctica. The video showed where all the film is set, with the locations including Africa, Varanasi, and the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica. The teaser showed a massive ship trapped in an underwater iceberg in Antarctica. One fan responded, “Thanks PC For Revealing Antartica.” Another added, “So its Antarctica then. So on #bob. Do your best make us proud make your directors proud and take Indian cinema as high as possible.”
However, it is not certain if Priyanka tweeted in all seriousness or was just joking. In the past, several films – including Hollywood productions – have chosen to recreate Antarctica in Europe or North America owing to logistical and cost issues. It is not confirmed if Varanasi will indeed be shot in the southernmost continent.
While Priyanka Chopra’s tweet sparked excitement, it remains unconfirmed whether ‘Varanasi’ will genuinely film in Antarctica. Logistical challenges often lead productions to recreate the icy continent elsewhere, leaving fans to await official confirmation.
