ilmmaker SS Rajamouli revealed the title Varanasi for his ambitious follow-up to RRR at a grand November 15 event, announcing a two-part, Rs 1,200 crore globetrotting adventure starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas for 2027 release.
Previously SSMB29, the saga spans millennia—from ancient Kashi to modern intrigue—with Babu as a resilient explorer and Chopra as Mandakini, a fierce ally. Prithviraj Sukumaran joins as antagonist; Ramayana motifs infuse cultural depth.
Rajamouli, post-RRR's Oscar, scouts Kenya's Amboseli for wildlife sequences. NDA-enforced secrecy shields VFX-heavy shoots; principal photography began January 2025 in Hyderabad.
Babu: "Rajamouli's vision redefines epics." Chopra: "Global canvas for Indian stories."
Budget rivals Baahubali; revenue-share model aids scale. Trailer teases chases, betrayals; IMAX focus elevates.
Event at Ramoji Film City drew 20,000; multilingual rollout eyes pan-India appeal.
