# Priyanka Chopra’s Varanasi Update: 20 Months of Filming for SS Rajamouli’s Next Epic — Everything You Need to Know

URL: https://technosports.co.in/priyanka-chopras-varanasi-update/  
Published: 2026-02-28  
Updated: 2026-02-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Appearing on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, the global icon dropped a jaw-dropping update about SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated pan-India film *Varanasi* — and honestly, the scale of this project will blow your mind.

## What Did Priyanka Chopra Say?

PC revealed that the team has already been filming for **14 months** and still has roughly **six more months** to go — making it a staggering **20-month shoot** in total. Her exact words? *“Go big or go home.”* That pretty much sums up everything you need to know about a Rajamouli film.

She also called the director *“one of India’s most amazingly talented directors”* and gushed about how excited she is to be part of this adventure. For context, Priyanka is returning to Indian films after a **6–7 year gap** — and clearly, she chose the right comeback vehicle.

Also read: [SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, RRR, Baahubali — Ranking His Biggest Blockbusters](https://www.technosports.co.in)

## Varanasi — Overview

![Priyanka Chopra](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2043-1024x576.png)

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Director | SS Rajamouli |
| Lead Cast | Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Production | Sri Durga Arts & Showing Business |
| Total Shoot Duration | ~20 months |
| Expected Release | April 7, 2027 |
| Genre | Epic Action-Adventure |

## Why This Film Is Such a Big Deal

[SS Rajamouli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._S._Rajamouli) is the mastermind behind *Baahubali* and *RRR* — two films that redefined Indian cinema on the global stage. When he commits 20 months to a project, you know something extraordinary is being built. Combining Mahesh Babu’s mass appeal, Priyanka’s international star power, and Prithviraj’s stellar craft, *Varanasi* is shaping up to be India’s most ambitious cinematic outing yet.

Priyanka has been balancing both worlds brilliantly — she wrapped her Hollywood actioner *The Bluff* while regularly flying to Hyderabad for *Varanasi* shoots. Now with *The Bluff* streaming, expect her to go full throttle on this one.

Read more: [Mahesh Babu’s Biggest Hits and Career Milestones](https://www.technosports.co.in)

## FAQs

### **Q: When will SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi release?**

 *Varanasi* is officially slated for a theatrical release on **April 7, 2027**, giving the team ample time to finish filming and post-production.

### **Q: How long has Varanasi been in production?**

The film has been shooting for **14 months** as of February 2026, with approximately **six more months** of filming remaining — totalling a massive 20-month production schedule.