Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli is preparing to resume shooting VaranasiStarring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. As per the latest buzz, production is going to ramp up in Hyderabad from July 7. The upcoming schedule will focus on filming one of the most demanding and important segments of the film: a massive war set-piece.
SS Rajamouli set to shoot Varanasi war sequence in Hyderabad with 3500 junior artistes: Report
Hyderabad is ready to host Varanasi battle sequence
According to a report in Mid-Day, the scale of this specific sequence is completely unprecedented, surpassing even the grand standards set by Rajamouli earlier. The sequence will involve a huge crowd of 3,500 junior artistes along with the film’s lead character Mahesh Babu. Preparations for this complex shoot have been going on for several weeks to ensure everything ran smoothly.
The news of resumption of shooting comes after the filmmaker enthralled the global audience at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. On June 27, he showed the first glimpse of this much-awaited film. Special preview of Varanasi The film’s first presentation to European audiences earned widespread applause and raised anticipation to new heights.
Digital expansion to create an epic ape army
While the physical shoot involving thousands of actors is a massive undertaking, it’s only the foundation of what will eventually be seen on the big screen. The report adds that the true ambition of the sequence will be realized during post-production.
Thousands of live-action actors filmed on set will be digitally enhanced using advanced visual effects. Through VFX technology, the on-screen army will be substantially enhanced to create a battle of epic proportions. The production team aims to present the largest ever war spectacle in the history of Indian cinema, with plans to feature an astonishing 50,000 apes on screen simultaneously.
Varanasi It’s shaping up to be a grand mythological action epic. The story explores the adventures of its protagonist as he travels across different timelines. The film stars Mahesh Babu along with a stellar cast including Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj in lead roles. Audiences will have to wait a little longer to see the final scenes, as the film is currently scheduled to release in theaters in April 2027.
