SS Rajamouli Gears Up for Epic Varanasi Battle Scene with 3,500 Junior Artists in Hyderabad
Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli is set to resume shooting for his highly anticipated film, Varanasi, featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The production is scheduled to ramp up starting July 7 in Hyderabad, where the team will focus on filming one of the movie’s most significant and demanding segments: a massive war set-piece.
Hyderabad Set to Host a Varanasi Battle Sequence
According to a report by Mid-Day, the scale of this particular sequence is unprecedented, surpassing even the grand standards previously established by Rajamouli. The sequence will prominently feature Mahesh Babu alongside a massive crowd of 3,500 junior artists. Preparations for this complex shoot have been in progress for several weeks to ensure everything runs smoothly.
The news of the resumed shoot follows Rajamouli’s recent success at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. On June 27, he showcased the first glimpse of Varanasi, marking the film’s debut presentation to a European audience. The exclusive preview received widespread applause, significantly raising anticipation for the film.
Digital Expansion to Create an Epic Vanar Army
While the physical shoot involving thousands of performers is a monumental task, it serves as just the foundation for what will ultimately appear on screen. The report indicates that the true ambition of the sequence will be realized during post-production.
The thousands of live-action performers filmed on set will be digitally expanded using advanced visual effects. Through VFX technology, the on-screen army will be multiplied significantly, aiming to create a battle of epic proportions. The production team plans to showcase an astonishing 50,000 vanars on screen simultaneously, striving to deliver one of the largest battle spectacles ever attempted in Indian cinema.
Varanasi is being crafted as a grand mythological action epic, exploring the thrilling adventures of its protagonist as he travels across different timelines. Alongside Mahesh Babu, the film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj in pivotal roles. Audiences will have to wait until April 2027 to experience the final visual spectacle.
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