Bhubaneswar, Feb. 14 -- The countdown has begun for one of Indian cinema's most ambitious spectacles. Headlined by Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, Varanasi is steadily marching toward completion. Co-starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the epic adventure drama is slated for release on April 7, 2027.

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In a recent interaction, Rajamouli confirmed that the film is on track to conclude filming by June 2026- marking a crucial milestone for the high-scale production.

Speaking with Collider, the filmmaker shared that nearly 50% of the film has already been shot. Among the most demanding po...