Varanasi Shoot with Massive 3,500-Artist War Sequence

Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli has wrapped up his successful France tour and is back to focusing on the shoot of his ambitious magnum opus, Varanasi. Over the past ten days, the director attended several prestigious international film events, where RRR and Eega received special screenings alongside masterclasses and interactions with global cinema enthusiasts.

A major highlight of the tour was Rajamouli being honored by the renowned Institut Lumiere in Lyon, marking another milestone in his illustrious career and further cementing his place among globally celebrated filmmakers.

During the interactions, Rajamouli also shared an exciting update on Varanasi. He revealed that the film has entered its final phase of production, with the major action blocks already completed. According to the director, only around 80 shooting days remain, indicating that the project is progressing as planned and will have ample time for post production.

The next schedule, which begins on July 7 in Hyderabad, is expected to be one of the film’s biggest. Reports suggest that Rajamouli will shoot a massive war sequence featuring nearly 3,500 junior artists, making it one of the largest set pieces in the film. The sequence will reportedly be enhanced with cutting-edge visual effects during post-production.

Mounted on a grand scale, Varanasi is currently on track for its worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.