Priyanka Chopra Calls Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ Career-Defining as Prakash Raj Confirms His Role and Casting Buzz Grows

Overview

• Prakash Raj said he plays a ‘Maha Shiva Bhakt’ in Varanasi and has completed a couple of schedules on the film.
• Multiple outlets report fresh buzz that Kichcha Sudeep may join the cast, though the makers have not announced his involvement.
• SS Rajamouli has stated that roughly 50% of filming is done, with the shoot expected to wrap by June 2026 before a long VFX-heavy post.
• The project is being created for IMAX presentation and includes elaborate mythic sequences, according to the director.
• Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran lead the cast, with Chopra describing the film as likely to be ‘career-defining’ for her.