Rajamouli’s Varanasi 50% Shoot Done
Hyderabad buzz is at an all-time high as legendary director SS Rajamouli delivers the latest milestone on his dream collaboration with superstar Mahesh Babu in the epic Varanasi (previously known as SSMB29). In recent interviews (including with Collider and Variety in early February 2026), Rajamouli confirmed that the film has crossed a significant production benchmark.
Key Production Update: Halfway Mark Achieved!
- 50% of principal photography is already complete — a massive achievement for this globe-trotting, VFX-heavy spectacle.
- The team is firmly on track to wrap up shooting by June 2026, leaving ample time for post-production magic ahead of the grand release.
- One of the toughest segments — a full Ramayana episode featuring mythological depth — has been filmed and is now in intensive VFX processing.
- Rajamouli emphasized the film’s scale, noting extensive visual effects work will elevate it to new heights, with sequences shot in IMAX 1.43:1 format (a first for Indian cinema).
Release Locked: April 7, 2027 Worldwide!
The makers have officially confirmed Varanasi will hit theaters globally on April 7, 2027 — perfectly timed for a summer blockbuster run. This single-part epic (no sequel split) puts an end to multi-part trends, delivering a complete, self-contained story in one powerful package.
Star Power and Story Teasers
- Mahesh Babu leads as Rudhra (with a divine connection to Lord Rama in dual-role glimpses), showcasing his signature charisma and work ethic that even surprised Rajamouli.
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas brings international flair as Mandakini.
- Prithviraj Sukumaran essays the complex antagonist Kumbha (a layered, wheelchair-bound villain adding fresh intrigue).
- The narrative promises a father-son emotional core blended with cosmic adventure, ancient artifacts, Shiva devotion, and high-octane action — all wrapped in Rajamouli’s signature grand vision.
With a reported budget soaring to around $150 million (making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever), Varanasi is poised to be a pan-Indian and global phenomenon. Music by MM Keeravaani, breathtaking locations (from Hyderabad sets to international shoots), and Rajamouli’s unmatched storytelling ensure this could redefine epic cinema.
Fans in Hyderabad and worldwide — this is the collaboration we’ve dreamed of! Stay locked to www.nriglobe.com for exclusive trailers, behind-the-scenes scoops, first-look reactions, and more as Varanasi marches toward its 2027 triumph.
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