'Varanasi': SS Rajamouli's mythological epic shot for IMAX
SS Rajamouli released the first teaser for his new film, Varanasi, in November 2025, and it's a big leap for Telugu cinema—literally.
The film is being shot for IMAX and other premium large formats to capture its massive scale.
Rajamouli called it "a new technology" for the industry, aiming to match the film's massive scale.
Film's globe-trotting adventure and time periods
Varanasi is set to be a globe-trotting adventure, filmed for IMAX and other premium large formats in places like Kenya's forests and the city of Varanasi itself.
The story jumps between different time periods, including mythological Tretayuga.
Teaser, cast, and release date
The teaser shows Mahesh Babu riding a bull in Ramayana-inspired scenes, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha.
Production is ongoing through 2026, with a worldwide IMAX release set for April 7, 2027.