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Priyanka Chopra Heads to Hyderabad to Resume Rajamouli’s Varanasi Shoot

The production moves forward on Rajamouli’s VFX-heavy mythological epic with release timing still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Chopra signaled her return via Instagram Story, writing that she will see Hyderabad soon as filming picks up its next schedule.
  • She leads as Mandakini opposite Mahesh Babu, with Prithviraj Sukumaran also in a pivotal role under director SS Rajamouli.
  • The film is framed as a large-scale, VFX-driven mythological project following last year’s teaser and title reveal.
  • Release plans have not been announced, with reports pointing to either Ram Navami 2027 or a Sankranti 2027 window.
  • Coverage cites an estimated budget of about ₹1,300 crore, a figure widely reported but not officially detailed by the makers.