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SS Rajamouli Drops Antarctica Plan For Mahesh Babu Epic Varanasi
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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 10:50
SS Rajamouli Drops Antarctica Plan For Mahesh Babu Epic Varanasi
- •Director SS Rajamouli confirmed that the team dropped plans to shoot in Antarctica for his upcoming epic film Varanasi, opting for alternative methods instead.
- •Speaking on The Empire Film Podcast, Rajamouli revealed that the crew had seriously considered filming in the icy continent and made initial preparations before changing course.
- •The ambitious film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
- •The storyline reportedly spans multiple locations and timelines, including Antarctica, Africa, ancient Rome, and Varanasi.
- •Varanasi is scheduled to hit theatres on April 7, 2027, following Rajamouli's global blockbuster RRR.
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Director SS Rajamouli clarified that although the team seriously discussed and prepared for filming in Antarctica during the planning phase, they ultimately decided to drop the plan and use alternative methods to capture those sequences.
Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is scheduled to hit theaters on April 7, 2027.
The storyline of Varanasi spans multiple international locations and historical timelines, taking the audience through Antarctica, Africa, and ancient Rome before concluding in the Indian city of Varanasi.
