‘Varanasi’ shooting update: Mahesh Babu–SS Rajamouli film nears completion

The shooting of Varanasi , the film starring Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, is proceeding at a rapid pace as the team wraps up the major portion of the film. As reported by trade talks, the filmmaker has been able to maintain the course of the project due to his smart planning and efficient schedule management.

It is revealed that the team has completed most of the essential portions of the film while maintaining the target. Further schedule is said to begin from Ramoji Film City from next week as the team continues to shoot the remaining portions of the film.

With smooth production happening on the set, it is expected that the film will wrap up by October 2026. As per the report, the makers are hopeful that they will meet their deadline of April 7, 2027, for the film’s theatrical release.

Even before unveiling essential details about the film’s story, Varanasi , which features the combination of Tollywood’s most popular leading man and an exceptional filmmaker, has created enormous expectations among the audience. Ever since the announcement, the film has been one of the most anticipated projects in the industry.

It must also be noted that all trade analysts have been keeping an eye on every update about the film as they believe it has the potential to turn out to be one of the most expensive productions in Indian cinema history. With the association of SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, the film is set to create a massive impact at the box office.

The makers of the film have yet to give an official statement regarding the production update. Nevertheless, as everything is moving as planned, audiences all over the country hope to witness the fantastic Mahesh Babu–SS Rajamouli starrer on the big screen on April 7, 2027.