Varanasi

Producer Shobu Yarlagadda addressed the ongoing industry debate regarding the film's 'possessory credits' on March 31, 2026. Taking to social media, he clarified that the 'A [Director Name] Film' attribution reflects primary creative authorship and is a standard artistic branding practice, effectively dismissing recent chatter surrounding the credits of the SS Rajamouli-directed epic.

Director S.S. Rajamouli has traveled to Salvador, Brazil, to promote his upcoming film as of March 29, 2026. The promotional event includes a special screening of his previous film Eega, followed by the exclusive showcasing of a new glimpse of the Mahesh Babu starrer to international audiences.

Director S.S. Rajamouli has confirmed that the upcoming filming schedule for the Mahesh Babu-starrer will take place in Antarctica. Reports from March 28, 2026, indicate that the production team is now planning to release the globe-trotting adventure in two parts to accommodate a runtime exceeding three hours, with the first part still scheduled for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Reports emerged on March 27, 2026, indicating that director S.S. Rajamouli is planning to release the Mahesh Babu-starrer 'Varanasi' in two parts following the massive box office success of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. The production team is reportedly shifting to an extended storytelling format because the globe-trotting narrative, which stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, requires a runtime exceeding three hours. The film remains scheduled for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027, to coincide with the Sri Rama Navami festival.

Director S.S. Rajamouli has confirmed that the next filming schedule for his upcoming epic Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, will take place in Antarctica. This marks the first time an Indian feature film will shoot on location at the Ross Ice Shelf, following a production phase that recently utilized advanced motion capture technology at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.

Director S.S. Rajamouli has reconstructed a detailed 700-by-400-foot set of the holy city of Kashi in Hyderabad for the ongoing production of his action-adventure film starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. New reports on March 25, 2026, confirm that a 25-minute action sequence is currently being filmed using advanced motion capture technology. The film, which explores a narrative spanning multiple time periods, is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's upcoming project with Mahesh Babu, reportedly titled Varanasi, made headlines on March 25, 2026, as photos of the film's sprawling sets were revealed online. These images showcased recreated ghats and temples of the ancient city, while reports also confirmed the production is scheduled to move to the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica for its next filming phase.

Director S.S. Rajamouli has announced that the next filming schedule for his upcoming project with Mahesh Babu, titled Varanasi, will take place on location at the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This move makes the production the first Indian film and only the fourth feature film in history to shoot on the southernmost continent. The announcement follows the completion of mid-March filming schedules in Hyderabad and confirms that both Mahesh Babu and female lead Priyanka Chopra Jonas are participating in the Antarctica leg of the shoot.

A fresh update from the sets of S. S. Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' reports that principal photography for the second schedule is currently underway in Odisha as of March 23, 2026. Lead actors Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran are participating in high-octane action sequences filmed at a massive custom-built set in the Semiliguda block, which has been designed to replicate the ghats of Kashi.

Director S.S. Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu have commenced a new intensive shooting schedule for their action-adventure, titled 'Varanasi', in Hyderabad as of March 19, 2026. The production has transitioned to an expensive, intricately designed Varanasi set at Ramoji Film City, where pivotal dramatic and action sequences featuring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and R. Madhavan are currently being filmed.

Director S.S. Rajamouli and lead actor Mahesh Babu commenced a new intensive shooting schedule for the action-adventure film in Hyderabad on March 19, 2026. The production has moved to a custom-built Varanasi set at Ramoji Film City to film significant dramatic and action sequences featuring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Madhavan.

Director S.S. Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu have commenced a new intensive shooting schedule for their upcoming action-adventure, titled 'Varanasi', in Hyderabad as of March 19, 2026. The production has transitioned to an expensive, intricately designed Varanasi set at Ramoji Film City, where pivotal dramatic and action sequences featuring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Madhavan are currently being filmed.

Director S.S. Rajamouli and the production team of the globe-spanning adventure film tentatively known as SSMB29 have confirmed that the upcoming shooting schedule will take place in Antarctica. This milestone, reported on March 19, 2026, makes the project the first Indian film and only the fourth feature film globally to shoot on location at the Ross Ice Shelf. The film, which stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is currently slated for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Director S.S. Rajamouli and the production team confirmed on Tuesday, March 17, that the next filming schedule for the action-adventure epic will take place in Antarctica. This location marks a historical milestone as it will be the first Indian feature film to shoot on the Ross Ice Shelf, appearing alongside a very limited number of global productions to have filmed on the continent.

Director S.S. Rajamouli and the production team have confirmed that the next filming schedule for the epic adventure SSMB29 will take place in Antarctica. This announcement, made within the last 24 hours, marks the first time an Indian film will shoot at the Ross Ice Shelf, making it only the fourth feature film in history to film on location in the continent.

Producer Vijay Babu confirmed on March 15, 2026, that the upcoming schedule for the S.S. Rajamouli directorial will proceed in Antarctica as planned, despite recent concerns regarding international travel. The crew is scheduled to begin filming at the Ross Ice Shelf later this month, marking a historic milestone as the first Indian feature film to shoot on the continent.

The production of S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming action-adventure, starring Mahesh Babu, reached a major milestone on March 11, 2026, by securing a global brand integration deal with SkyBlue Cinematix. The partnership grant's the Malaysia-based group exclusive worldwide rights for brand integrations in the film. Currently titled 'Varanasi,' the project is being filmed in the 1.43:1 IMAX format and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Director S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming epic film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, entered into an exclusive global brand integration partnership with the Malaysian firm SkyBlue Cinematix on March 12, 2026. This international marketing tie-up will handle worldwide brand integrations and cross-promotional campaigns for the production, which is currently filming and scheduled for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming action-adventure film, tentatively titled Varanasi, has signed a major global brand integration deal with SkyBlue Cinematix. The agreement, reported on March 11, 2026, grants the Malaysia-based firm exclusive worldwide rights for brand placements in the high-budget project. The movie, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, remains on track for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Mahesh Babu returned to Hyderabad on March 10, 2026, after completing a major international shooting schedule in Georgia for the S.S. Rajamouli directorial. Reports from the last 24 hours indicate the production team is now preparing to film crucial sequences in Antarctica, which would mark the first time an Indian film has been shot on the continent. The action-adventure epic is currently slated for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

The production team for the SS Rajamouli directorial 'Varanasi' (formerly SSMB29) reported on Monday, March 9, 2026, that lead actor Mahesh Babu has successfully wrapped up a major filming schedule in Georgia and has returned to Hyderabad. The scale of the project, which is confirmed for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027, includes Netflix securing global digital rights for a record-breaking sum.

Mahesh Babu returned to Hyderabad on March 9, 2026, after successfully wrapping up a significant shooting schedule in Georgia for the SS Rajamouli-directed epic. The production team is now preparing to move to Antarctica to film crucial sequences, marking a historic milestone as the first Indian feature film to shoot on the continent.

Phars Films has reportedly made a record-breaking offer of ₹160 crore for the overseas theatrical rights of the film across all Indian languages. This update, reported on March 7, 2026, sets a historic benchmark for the project's international distribution, with a projected breakeven gross of over ₹350 crore in the overseas market.

Phars Films has reportedly made a record-breaking offer of ₹160 crore for the overseas rights of the film across all Indian languages on March 6, 2026. This marks the highest price ever offered for an Indian film's overseas distribution rights, though the makers have not yet officially closed the deal. Currently titled Varanasi, the action-adventure is scheduled for a global theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

In the movie Varanasi, Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran played the primary roles.

Varanasi is all set to hit theaters on 07 Apr 2027.

The Varanasi was directed by S.S.Rajamouli.

Movies like Dethadi, Gaaya Padda Simham, Venky Anil 5 and others in a similar vein had the same genre but quite different stories.

The soundtracks and background music were composed by M.m. Keeravani for the movie Varanasi.

The cinematography for Varanasi was shot by P S Vinod.

The movie Varanasi belonged to the Action,Adventure, genre.