Overview
- The film is set to open in theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027.
- Mahesh Babu plays both Rudhra and Lord Rama after a year of preparation that included Kalari posture work and running training.
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns to Indian cinema as Mandakini and requested dance sequences, with the team confirming at least one song has been shot.
- Prithviraj Sukumaran’s antagonist Kumbha is portrayed as a wheelchair-bound character performed practically, emphasizing facial expression over physical movement.
- The production timed a Kenya shoot to the Maasai Mara wildebeest migration with government support, reflecting Rajamouli’s preference for real sets, real animals and selective VFX.