SSMB29: Rajamouli's ₹50 crore Varanasi set
SS Rajamouli is back with SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Priyanka Chopra.
The film is making waves for its giant Varanasi set built in Hyderabad—think detailed Nagara-style architecture mixed with high-end VFX to bring the city's vibe to life.
It's planned as a two-parter, dropping in 2027 and 2029.
Set recreates ghats and temples of Varanasi
Rajamouli is going all out on authenticity by working closely with temple experts and historians to nail every detail of the ₹50 crore set that recreates Varanasi's iconic ghats and temples.
While shooting on location was considered, studio filming won out for better control and seamless digital effects—classic Rajamouli style.
The official title's still under wraps, but expectations are sky-high after hits like Baahubali and RRR.