SS Rajamouli offers an exciting update on the production of his much-anticipated action-adventure ‘Varanasi’, starring Priyanka Chopra and: Mahesh Babu to lead. The filmmaker has confirmed that the film has crossed a major milestone, with its elaborate IMAX action sequences now successfully completed. The announcement comes as anticipation continues to grow around the ambitious project, which is set to hit theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027.Speaking to Variety India about the film’s progress, Rajamouli assured fans that the production remains firmly on schedule and has now entered its final stages.
IMAX action blocks are over
The ace director revealed that the biggest and most technically demanding parts of the film are behind the team. With the big action episodes wrapped up, the focus now shifts to filming the scenes that connect the narrative.“We have completed a major part of the shooting, all the important action sequences of the scene have been completed.” He shared, “We are now into doing the smaller, interconnecting scenes so hopefully, by September, maybe a little bit into October, we should be finishing shooting.”According to Rajamouli, only the dramatic parts of the Varanasi schedule remained to be filmed before the principal picture was completed.Rajamouli emphasized that the film is moving ahead as per schedule, dismissing any concerns about delays. His latest update indicates that the team is on course to complete filming within the expected timeline before moving into the post-production phase.The director’s statement also reassured fans eagerly waiting for the ambitious project, whose theatrical release remains locked for April 7, 2027.
A visual spectacle made for the IMAX experience
Mounted on a vast scale, ‘Varanasi’ is designed as an immersive cinematic experience, with several key sequences created specifically for IMAX screens. The recently completed action sequences are expected to be one of the biggest highlights of the film, promising the audience a great visual experience.With the high-intensity action segments wrapped up now, the makers will concentrate on shooting the remaining emotional and story-driven scenes that complete the narrative.
The star-studded cast backs up Rajamouli’s ambitious vision
Apart from Mahesh Babu, the film also features Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in important roles. The music for the ambitious mythological time-travel adventure is composed by MM Keeravaani, who has teamed up with Rajamouli again.As the filming enters its final phase, ‘Varanasi’ continues to rank among the most anticipated films in India, with audiences looking forward to Rajamouli’s next cinematic spectacle after the global success of ‘RRR’.