SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi is the most awaited film of the year as it marks the filmmaker’s collaboration with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also making a comeback in Indian cinema with action. But it seems that there has been a drought on the film. Reports suggest that the shooting of the upcoming magnum opus was halted in Hyderabad after the authorities refused to give them 150 tankers of water to film the underwater scene. read on!
Varanasi shooting affected by Hyderabad water crisis
According to a report by NTV Telugu, Varanasi faced an unexpected hurdle after Hyderabad authorities rejected the production team’s request for 150 water tankers (each with a capacity of 10,000 litres). Apparently, he had reportedly planned an ambitious underwater sequence with Mahesh Babu, on a specially constructed set on the outskirts of the city.
However, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) did not accede to their demands, leading to the shooting being halted. According to Zoom TV, due to the increasing demand for water and pressure on the existing supply system, the authorities did not allocate tankers to them for non-essential purposes, even though the team was taking care of the bill for supply and transportation.
What do we know about Varanasi?
Varanasi stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini, Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbh, and Mahesh Babu in the dual role of Rudra and Lord Ram. Senior actor Prakash Raj will also play an important role. The expected globe-trotting adventure is rumored to feature Babu’s character trying to avert a cosmic disaster. Varanasi is currently scheduled for a grand release on April 7, 2027.
On the work front, PeeCee’s upcoming American comedy film, Judgment Day, co-starring Will Ferrell, Zac Efron, Regina Hall and others, is in the post-production stage. As for Malayalam star Prithviraj, he has Khalifa and Santosh Trophy in the pipeline. Mahesh Babu is currently putting all his energy into completing Rajamouli’s Telugu-language epic action-adventure film, which is expected to become one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.
