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Varanasi Gets Massive Sets Built Brick by Brick

By Rambabu Updated at: 2026-05-05 07:23:43

SS Rajamouli’s new film Varanasi is already making news for its huge scale. Producer S. S. Karthikeya shared how much work went into building the sets. He spoke at Comic Con Experience Mexico 2026 and said the team had to create the Varanasi Ghats from scratch. The real Ghats were too crowded and not safe for shooting the big scenes Rajamouli planned. So the crew decided to bring Varanasi to the studio instead.

The story starts and ends in Varanasi. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is called the spiritual capital of India. Karthikeya said Rajamouli wanted some breathtaking shots on the ghats that could not be done on location. The production team went to Varanasi and took photos, notes, and measurements of every detail. They collected dyes, textures, and references to make the set look real. The crew then built the Ghats brick by brick to match the director’s vision.

Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Fans are super excited because this is Mahesh Babu’s first film with Rajamouli. People are calling it “India’s biggest film ever.” The budget is huge and the VFX team from RRR is also part of this film.

The movie will hit theaters on April 7, 2027. The team plans to release it worldwide in many languages. Social media is full of comments like “Rajamouli will show Varanasi like never before.” With big stars and grand sets, Varanasi is already one of the most awaited films. Fans believe this will be another global hit from the maker of Baahubali and RRR.

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