📌 Key Points
- Jakkanna Blitz! Varanasi 50% shot, targets 2026 completion.
- Mahesh Babu’s DUAL Role: Rama & Rudra in Mythology Epic.
- Priyanka Chopra joins! Global star opposite Mahesh Babu.
- Record ₹1500 Crore Budget: Rajamouli’s biggest spectacle!
Hold onto your seats, Tollywood fans! Mahesh Babu‘s highly anticipated ‘Varanasi’, helmed by the meticulous S.S. Rajamouli, is racing ahead towards its April 7, 2027 release. Surprising many with its pace, especially considering Jakkanna’s usual timelines, sources reveal that the crucial Ramayana scenes are already wrapped up. Get ready for an epic!
Rajamouli’s Warp Speed: ‘Varanasi’ Ahead of Schedule
Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film ‘Varanasi’, under the direction of S.S. Rajamouli, is progressing at an exceptionally rapid pace, with its global release slated for April 7, 2027. This speed has surprised many, as Rajamouli, affectionately known as Jakkanna, is renowned for his meticulous approach, with his films typically taking three to four years to complete. ‘Varanasi’, however, is being expedited at full throttle.
The film commenced shooting last year and is currently undergoing a schedule in Hyderabad. Rajamouli recently revealed in an interview that approximately 50% of the film’s shooting has already been completed. Crucially, the shooting for the significant Ramayana episode, as part of the overall filming, has also been successfully finished. Addressing earlier reports, Rajamouli clarified that ‘Varanasi’ is not a science fiction movie but a mythology film. Mahesh Babu is set to portray dual roles as Rudra and Rama, adding to the film’s intrigue. Fans are particularly astonished by Rajamouli’s announcement that the entire shooting is targeted for completion by June 2026, an extraordinary feat given the scale of a global release and Rajamouli’s usual pace. His incredible speed with ‘Varanasi’ is being widely praised.
Mythic Saga: Dual Roles, Global Stars, Massive Budget
Global beauty Priyanka Chopra has been cast as the female lead opposite Mahesh Babu, with Prakash Raj and Prithviraj Sukumaran also appearing in key roles. K.L. Narayana and S.S. Karthikeya are producing the film. With a colossal budget of 1300 crores allocated for production and an additional 200 crores specifically for promotions, ‘Varanasi’ is poised to be the highest-budget film in Rajamouli’s illustrious career.
Rajamouli is already actively promoting the film to build significant anticipation among audiences ahead of its worldwide release. Mahesh Babu’s fans are eagerly awaiting this highly anticipated mythological spectacle, with more details expected soon.
Looking Ahead
Ramayana scenes wrapped, Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ featuring Mahesh Babu is already a monumental epic in the making. The anticipation among fans is immense. This powerhouse collaboration promises a cinematic milestone, redefining Indian filmmaking globally. Brace for a majestic spectacle; more groundbreaking details are expected soon!
