Varanasi Update: Prakash Raj Wraps Schedule; Thanks SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka, Prithiviraj

After RRR (2022), all eyes are on SS Rajamouli for his next. Last month, a massive global event livestreamed from Hyderabad; the title was finally unveiled as Varanasi. Recently, Prakash Raj, who stars

in the Telugu film, gave fans a much-needed update on the shooting status. He shared he had completed the latest schedule of Varanasi and couldn't wait to return to act alongside his co-stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithiviraj Sukumaran. The actor is reuniting with his Vikramarkudu director after nearly two decades, and everyone is eagerly awaiting to see the result. Check out Prakash Raj's full update below!

Prakash Raj shares Varanasi update after wrapping shoot for Telugu film

Taking to social media, the actor posted, "Wrapped up a wonderful schedule of #Varanasi .. a joy to the hungry actor within me .. thank you @ssrajamouli @urstrulyMahesh @PrithviOfficial @priyankachopra it was exhilarating to work with you all .. can’t wait to resume the next schedule." The names of the characters played by Mahesh Babu, Priyanka, and Prithviraj have been revealed. But Prakash Raj's character and role are still under wraps. He and Rajamouli are working together after a long time.

Whatever it is, the sequences will be a treat to see on the big screen after all this wait. Last month, ahead of the Globetrotter event to introduce the cast to the public officially, Rajamouli had confirmed that he had been shooting the climax scenes with the three leads. The director's vision requires a lot of post-production and VFX work, and that's why the climax is already being filmed now. The Telugu film is slated to premiere on Sankranti 2027.

More about the film Varanasi

Superstar Mahesh Babu's character is named Rudhra. The first visuals of the actor were shown at the event, where he is holding a trishul atop a bull. It is said that Mahesh Babu is also playing Lord Rama in the film. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is the mysterious Mandakini. Her character poster showed the Citadel actress in a yellow saree while wielding a gun. Finally, Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is Kumbha. His character poster showed the actor, who is playing the antagonist, in a wheelchair.