SS Rajamouli is set to film a massive war sequence for 'Varanasi' in Hyderabad, featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and 3,500 junior artistes.
'Varanasi' is currently being shot
Jun 29, 2026
12:28 pm
What's the storyAcclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli is gearing up to shoot one of the most ambitious war sequences for his upcoming film Varanasi.
The sequence will feature actor Mahesh Babu and around 3,500 junior artists.
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SS Rajamouli showcased a glimpse of the Mahesh Babu-starrer Varanasi during his Europe tour, receiving rave reviews from French…
SS Rajamouli has confirmed that his upcoming film *Varanasi*, starring Mahesh Babu, will be a standalone project, unlike his…
