SS Rajamouli to shoot epic war scenes in Varanasi with Mahesh Babu and 3,500 artists |

SS Rajamouli will return to the sets of his upcoming film Varanasi after a short break. The director was recently in France for a special screening of his film and was honored at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. If the latest rumors are true, the ace filmmaker will begin filming one of the biggest war scenes in cinema.SS Rajamouli will start firing in Hyderabad on July 7, reports Mid-day Mahesh BabuPriyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran Starring.

Large-scale war scenes planned on a grand scale

Interestingly, Mahesh Babu will be part of the shoot along with around 3,500 junior artists. The makers have reportedly been preparing for this scene for weeks. The war sequence is said to be one of the most ambitious scenes planned by the Baahubali director for weeks. Shooting on set is just the beginning.Reports further suggest that thousands of junior artists will then be multiplied through visual effects. The final version will show a much larger army than the one actually filmed. Around 50,000 Varnars are expected to appear on screen, making it one of the largest battle scenes ever staged. indian movies.Interestingly, it was also revealed earlier that Mahesh Babu will be essaying the role of Lord Rama in one of the important scenes of the film.

SS Rajamouli reveals what the film will be about

At a screening event in France, Rajamouli spoke about the experience Varanasi will bring to the audience. “You’re going to experience the Antarctic cold, the ice, the gods of the Ramayana, natural disasters and fantasy elements. That’s the experience you’re going to have, but at the heart of it all is the emotion of father and son,” he said. All this makes Varanasi right for you. “The film is said to be a mythological action-adventure that follows the hero’s journey across different timelines.

“Varanasi” cast list

Mahesh Babu plays the role of Rudhra in the film. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Kumbha. The film also marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ return to the Indian film industry after eight years.“Varanasi” is scheduled to be released in theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027.