Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is currently busy shooting for director S. S. Rajamouli’s highly anticipated big-budget film “Varanasi.” The actor was recently spotted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after returning to Hyderabad from a shooting schedule in Georgia.

According to reports, the team has completed an important action schedule abroad and is now preparing for the next phase of filming.

Antarctica to Host Next Shooting Schedule

Media reports indicate that the next schedule of “Varanasi” will take place in Antarctica, making it the first Indian film to be shot on the icy continent. A crucial portion of the film will reportedly be filmed there, adding a unique visual scale to the project.

Earlier schedules have already been completed in several locations, including:

• Hyderabad

• Ramoji Film City

• Kenya

• Georgia

Reports suggest that a major action sequence for the film was shot in Georgia.

₹1300-Crore Mega Budget Film

Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the film is being mounted on an estimated budget of ₹1,300 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced.

The movie features a star-studded cast, including:

• Mahesh Babu as Rudra

• Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini

• Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha

• Prakash Raj

• R. Madhavan

Global Release Plans

The film is being developed as a global cinematic project, with shooting taking place across multiple international locations. The music for the film is composed by Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani.

Producers K. L. Narayana and S. S. Karthikeya are backing the project.

Expected Release

The makers are planning a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027, with expectations already high among fans since the first glimpse of the film was unveiled.

With its massive budget, international locations and star-studded cast, “Varanasi” is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made.