S. S. Rajamouli recreates the timeless essence of Varanasi in Hyderabad for his ambitious action-adventure film 'Varanasi'
SS Rajamouli is turning Hyderabad into ancient Varanasi, building a massive city replica for his Mahesh Babu-led action-adventure.The film stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha.From miniature models to detailed planning boards, the Varanasi set looks designed for scale, precision and pure cinematic spectacle.Ghats, temples and iconic architecture are being recreated in Hyderabad as Rajamouli builds a world that aims to feel fully alive on screen.After Baahubali and RRR, Rajamouli is once again betting on mythology, action and scale to deliver a big-screen event.Big cast. Massive set. 2027 release. Varanasi is shaping up to be one of Indian cinema’s biggest event films.