If you’ve been wondering how close India’s most anticipated epic is to completion, SS Rajamouli just gave fans the clearest picture yet. Speaking at the RRR release event in France, the director confirmed that Varanasi — his grand time-travel adventure starring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas — has only around 80 days of filming remaining, with the major action sequences already wrapped.
That is genuinely exciting news for a project of this scale.
Everything We Know About Varanasi
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Varanasi |
| Director | SS Rajamouli |
| Lead Cast | Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyanka Chopra Jonas |
| Mahesh Babu’s Special Role | Lord Rama (in one episode) |
| Shoot Completion Target | September–October 2026 |
| Remaining Shoot Days | ~80 days |
| Release Date | April 7, 2027 |
| Format | Single film, ~3 hours runtime |
What Rajamouli Said?
At the France event, the director was careful not to give too much away — his producer was in the room, after all — but he did confirm that the large-scale action spectacle portions of the film are done. What remains are the smaller, more intimate scenes that will be completed over the next roughly 80 shooting days. The team is on track to finish the full production by September or October 2026.
What Is Varanasi About?
The film is an epic time-travel adventure centred on a devoted Shiva follower who embarks on a dangerous journey across different eras in search of a lost cosmic artifact of immense power. As he digs deeper into ancient secrets, he realises that the very force directing his mission is a cunning mastermind bent on global domination. Mahesh Babu will also portray Lord Rama in one distinct narrative episode.
One earlier rumour — that Varanasi would be split into two parts — has been firmly put to rest. Rajamouli confirmed it will arrive as a single film with a runtime of around three hours.
For more updates on Varanasi and other big South Indian releases, keep checking technosports.co.in.
To understand the scale of what Rajamouli typically delivers, his Wikipedia page on SS Rajamouli gives a full look at the filmmaker’s legendary body of work.
FAQs
Q1. When will Varanasi complete its shoot?
SS Rajamouli has confirmed the film is expected to wrap shooting by September or October 2026, with approximately 80 days remaining.
Q2. Will Varanasi release as a two-part film?
No, Rajamouli has officially confirmed that Varanasi will release as a single film with a runtime of around three hours, hitting theatres on April 7, 2027.
