The highly anticipated movie Varanasi, directed by the famous filmmaker SS Rajamouli, is currently being filmed. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027. Right now, the movie team is promoting the project in Paris during special screenings of Rajamouli’s previous blockbuster hits, RRR and Baahubali.
What is the Movie About?
While speaking at the event, Rajamouli shared some exciting details about what the audience will see on the big screen. He revealed that Varanasi will take viewers on a massive adventure through completely different worlds, including:
- The wild jungles of Africa
- The freezing, icy landscapes of Antarctica
- The sacred, divine world of the Ramayana
- Massive, large-scale natural disasters
- Breathtaking fantasy and magical elements
Even though the movie is going to be a giant visual spectacle with massive action scenes, Rajamouli emphasized that it has a very deep human core. He stated that the emotional bond between a father and a son will be the true soul of the film.
The Cast and Crew
The movie features a star-studded lineup of actors, including:
- Mahesh Babu (Lead Role)
- Priyanka Chopra (Lead Role)
- Prithviraj Sukumaran (Lead Role)
- Prakash Raj (Important Role)
Behind the scenes, the music is being composed by the Academy Award-winner MM Keeravaani. The massive project is being produced and funded by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya. The filmmakers are designing the entire movie specifically to be watched in premium formats like IMAX to give audiences the biggest cinematic experience possible.
Production Timeline
Fans won’t have to wait too long for the filming to wrap up. Rajamouli shared that they expect to finish a major portion of the shooting by the end of September 2026. After that, the team will speed up the post-production work, which includes editing and special effects, to get the movie ready for its grand 2027 release.