Varanasi Shoot Update: SS Rajamouli and Team To Wrap Shooting In October 2026

By Sunit Jangir
June 26, 2026 at 4:20 PM IST
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Varanasi Shoot Update: SS Rajamouli and Team To Wrap Shooting In October 2026

Hyderabad, June 26 - Director S. S. Rajamouli has shared a major update on the progress of his hugely-awaited film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The filmmaker revealed that the production has already wrapped up most of its large-scale filming portions and is now moving toward the final stages of the shoot. Fans have been eagerly waiting for updates on the ambitious project, which is being mounted on a massive scale.

Speaking about the current status of the film, Rajamouli said, "What I can say is we have completed a major portion of the shoot, including all the important large-scale action sequences. We are now filming the smaller interconnecting scenes, so hopefully by September, or a little into October, we should be finishing the shoot." His statement has now given fans a clearer timeline for the completion of the film.

The update has created huge excitement among movie lovers, especially after reports of extensive shooting schedules across multiple international locations surfaced earlier this year. The film is said to feature grand action episodes, visually rich storytelling, and cutting-edge VFX work, making it one of the most ambitious Indian productions currently in development. Mahesh Babu's collaboration with Rajamouli has already generated massive expectations across the country.

While the makers have remained tight-lipped about the plot, Varanasi is believed to be an adventure-driven action drama with a global backdrop. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is playing a key role in the film alongside Mahesh Babu, with Prithviraj Sukumaran donning the antagonist hat. The project is being produced on a huge budget of over 1000 crores and is expected to deliver a cinematic spectacle on an international scale.

With the shoot now nearing completion, fans can expect more official announcements, promotional material, and possibly a teaser in the coming months. As Rajamouli enters the final leg of production, anticipation surrounding Varanasi continues to grow stronger with every update. The film is scheduled to release on April 7, 2027, in multiple languages, also in IMAX.

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