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Varanasi Update: Mahesh Babu’s action adventure with director SS Rajamouli to shoot in Antarctica?

Varanasi Update: Mahesh Babu’s action adventure with director SS Rajamouli to shoot in Antarctica?

Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role, is slated to release in theaters on April 7, 2027. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the action-adventure film is expected to be shot in Antarctica. Varanasi Update: Mahesh Babu starrer to film in Antarctica According to a report by Gulte, Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi will be shot in Antarctica. Reportedly, the team will arrive at the location for one of the upcoming schedules. This will make the film one of the few feature movies to have been shot in Antarctica. However, this remains an update for now, and official confirmation from the makers is still awaited. More about Varanasi Varanasi is an upcoming epic adventure film starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film features the superstar as a globe-trotting, time-traveling adventurer named Rudhra. The actor is also confirmed to play the role of Lord Rama. The makers also unveiled the first-look posters of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Priyanka is set to play Mandakini, with her poster presenting her in a full-fledged …

Priyanka Chopra drops major update about SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi: Been filming for 14 months and to shoot for more…

Priyanka Chopra drops major update about SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi: Been filming for 14 months and to shoot for more…

Priyanka Chopra is a true-blue desi girl who can’t stay away from India and the Indian cinema for long. Hence, after a hiatus of seven years, the actress is returning to the Indian film industry with SS Rajamouli directorial, Varanasi. During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actress dropped a major update on the film. Read on to know how much of the film is yet to be shot. Priyanka Chopra drops an update on Varanasi The ardent fans of Priyanka Chopra are super excited for her return to Indian cinema with Varanasi. The pan-Indian movie is being shot on a huge scale with biggies like Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. While a major portion of the actioner has already been shot, a significant part of the film remains to be filmed. While talking to Jimmy Fallon on his chat show, the actress expressed excitement about being part of Varanasi, which became the talk of the town after her poster went viral. Speaking of her return to Indian cinema, the actress shared that she …

Varanasi Update: SS Rajamouli confirms Mahesh Babu’s movie to wrap up shoot by June 2026

Varanasi Update: SS Rajamouli confirms Mahesh Babu’s movie to wrap up shoot by June 2026

Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, is slated to release on April 7, 2027. In a recent interview, the film’s director, SS Rajamouli, confirmed that the movie will likely wrap up shooting by June 2026. SS Rajamouli confirms Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi to wrap up by June 2026 Speaking with Collider, director SS Rajamouli confirmed that the team is planning to wrap up the shoot by June 2026. The filmmaker revealed that 50% of the shoot has been completed and added that the most challenging part was filming the Ramayana episode in the movie. He also mentioned that the film will require extensive VFX work. Moreover, SS Rajamouli acknowledged the success of Naatu Naatu and said he was delighted by its reception. However, although he envisions creating a similar impact with the music in Varanasi, the team has deliberately stayed away from incorporating any similarities between the music of RRR and Varanasi. More about Varanasi Varanasi is an upcoming epic adventure drama starring Mahesh Babu in the lead …

Varanasi: SS Rajamouli angry and heartbroken over Mahesh Babu starrer’s visuals being leaked, says ‘all in vain’

Varanasi: SS Rajamouli angry and heartbroken over Mahesh Babu starrer’s visuals being leaked, says ‘all in vain’

Mahesh Babu starrer Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, is having its Globetrotter event in Hyderabad on November 15, 2025, i.e., today. Earlier in the day, before the official title could be launched, the movie’s glimpse was leaked all over the internet, leading Rajamouli to become angry and disappointed by the occurrence. SS Rajamouli reacts to Varanasi glimpse leak Speaking at the Globetrotter event, the Baahubali director said, “After midnight last night, even after taking a lot of precautions, while screening and reviewing more testing videos, someone shot it with a drone and leaked it. We sourced the best LEDs from across the country and set up such a large screen. For this, we arranged dozens of generators. Yet, it was all in vain.” For those unaware, during the recce for the event, the makers were testing the visuals before the actual screening. During this time, the visuals were captured by someone and leaked, resulting in the title and Mahesh’s look from the movie being revealed beforehand. More about Varanasi Varanasi is an upcoming adventure movie …

Globe Trotter Event Live Updates: Mahesh Babu-SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi Movie First Look

Globe Trotter Event Live Updates: Mahesh Babu-SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi Movie First Look

Mahesh Babu plays the role of Rudhra in SS Rajamouli’s film Varanasi.(Pic: SS Rajamouli/ X) Globetrotter Event Live Updates: Nearly three years after the global success of RRR, SS Rajamouli is back, this time teaming up with Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran for one of the most anticipated films. At the Hyderabad event, the filmmaker announced the title: Varanasi. The makers also unveiled a teaser featuring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, riding a bull while wielding a trishul. Music composer MM Keeravani confirmed that Varanasi is set to release in the summer of 2027. Ahead of the event, Rajamouli had shared a video on social media issuing a crucial clarification. He said, “Only those with physical passes will be allowed to attend. I have seen some videos claiming this is an open event—don’t believe them. Physical passes are mandatory, and only those with access should come.”