SS Rajamouli reveals elaborate sets for his new film Varanasi

Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli is currently shaping his most ambitious project yet, a global action-adventure epic titled Varanasi.

personSS Rajamouli

locationVaranasi

Set for a worldwide release on April 7, 2027, the film features stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

personMahesh Babu

personPriyanka Chopra Jonas

Given the logistical complexity of shooting in the real city, Rajamouli invested approximately ₹50 crore to build an incredibly detailed, life-size replica of Varanasi at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.

locationVaranasi

locationRamoji Film City

locationHyderabad

Production designer Mohan Bingi utilized drone and radar mapping to ensure that these massive, versatile sets capture the city's authentic spirit.

personMohan Bingi

The film, which explores themes from Hindu mythology and time travel, is the first Indian production to be filmed in the 1.43:1 IMAX format.

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With a massive budget between ₹1,000–1,300 crore, the production spans global locations, including the remote Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.

locationRoss Ice Shelf

locationAntarctica

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What is the primary reason SS Rajamouli built a replica of Varanasi?

Logistical challenges made filming in the densely populated real city difficult.

The government prohibited filming in the actual city.

The real city was destroyed by natural disasters.

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Logistical challenges made filming in the densely populated real city difficult.

Which visual format is being used for the first time in an Indian film for this production?

1.43:1 IMAX format.

4K Ultra-High Definition digital format.

Traditional 35mm film stock.

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1.43:1 IMAX format.

What is the estimated budget range for the film Varanasi?

₹1,000–1,300 crore.

₹100–300 crore.

₹2,000–2,500 crore.

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₹1,000–1,300 crore.

Who is responsible for the design of the film's elaborate sets?

M.M. Keeravani.

Mohan Bingi.

P.S. Vinod.

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Mohan Bingi.

Where is one of the film's remote shooting locations situated?

Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.

The Australian Outback.

The Himalayan mountains.

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Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.

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