SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi creates history: Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra’s magnum opus to shoot in Antarctica!

SS Rajamouli has never believed in playing safe. After redefining scale with Baahubali and RRR, the master storyteller now turns explorer with Varanasi, a globe-trotting action spectacle that promises to stretch Indian cinema beyond familiar horizons and into uncharted territory.

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A Dream Team Assembles

The film brings together a striking trio for the first time- Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Mahesh steps into the fierce role of Rudhra, Priyanka embodies the composed Mandakini, and Prithviraj commands the screen as the imposing Kumbha. Their combined presence signals a clash of intensity, elegance, and power.

Breaking Ice, Breaking Records

In a historic move, Varanasi will become the first Indian film to shoot in Antarctica. Battling extreme cold and untouched white landscapes, Rajamouli plans key sequences in the harshest terrain on Earth. The daring decision doesn’t just raise the bar, it shatters it. The film also joins an elite global list, becoming only the fifth movie worldwide to capture Antarctica on camera.

Scale Meets Spectacle

Backed by producer KL Narayana and supported by a Hollywood studio for international distribution, the film boasts lavish production design, global locations, and cutting-edge technical craft. From Hyderabad schedules to polar expeditions, every frame is being mounted on a grand canvas.

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The Countdown Begins

After months of speculation, Rajamouli officially locked the date. Varanasi storms into theatres worldwide on April 7, 2027, positioned not as just another release, but as a full-blown cinematic event designed for the biggest screens possible.

If Rajamouli’s past is proof, Varanasi won’t merely travel across continents, it will rewrite the map of Indian filmmaking.