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SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Filming Nears Completion, Targets September Finish
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 04:02 AM
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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has indicated that the principal photography for his upcoming epic, 'Varanasi', is in its final stages. The film, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is expected to wrap up shooting by September, with a possible extension into October.
Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli has provided an update on his highly anticipated film, 'Varanasi', revealing that filming is nearing its conclusion. Following the success of "Baahubali" and "RRR," Rajamouli is working on another grand-scale project featuring a stellar cast including Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
During a recent interaction, Rajamouli shared that the most challenging and action-heavy sequences of the film have already been completed. The crew is currently focused on shooting the connecting narrative scenes. He expressed optimism that principal photography will conclude by September, though a slight possibility of extending into early October remains.
The filmmaker also touched upon the technical aspects of the production, particularly its filming for the IMAX format. Rajamouli stated that the film's inherent visual scale was well-suited for IMAX, requiring only minor technical adjustments for optimal presentation across different formats like CinemaScope. He also noted the positive impact of IMAX screens returning to Hyderabad.
During a recent interaction, Rajamouli shared that the most challenging and action-heavy sequences of the film have already been completed. The crew is currently focused on shooting the connecting narrative scenes. He expressed optimism that principal photography will conclude by September, though a slight possibility of extending into early October remains.
The filmmaker also touched upon the technical aspects of the production, particularly its filming for the IMAX format. Rajamouli stated that the film's inherent visual scale was well-suited for IMAX, requiring only minor technical adjustments for optimal presentation across different formats like CinemaScope. He also noted the positive impact of IMAX screens returning to Hyderabad.