SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Fuels Buzz from Epic Set Photo and Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Poolside Post

Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming multilingual epic "Varanasi" starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas has drawn heightened attention on social media. A leaked photograph of the film's Ugrabhatti Cave sequence reveals a massive studio set with towering rock pillars, extensive blue‑screen arrangements and detailed mythological design, underscoring the project's ambitious visual‑effects scale. The film, scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on 7 April 2027, also promises large‑format IMAX filming, African‑grassland location work and a 25‑minute Ramayana‑inspired battle.

Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a pool‑side Instagram post from Hyderabad, showing the actress in a black monokini while taking a break from shooting. The glimpse offers fans a rare off‑set look at the star's routine during the heat‑intensive production schedule. Both updates reinforce the growing anticipation for "Varanasi," Rajamouli's first post‑"RRR" venture and a highly awaited event in Indian cinema.

The film is produced by Sri Durga Arts and Show‑Biz, with music by M.M. Keeravani, and is marketed as a Telugu‑language epic adventure spanning multiple timelines and mythological themes.