SS Rajamouli's next Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Priyanka Chopra, is one of the most-awaited projects of the industry. The
speculations had been making headlines for months, and now, after the official launch, fans are even more excited to see all the OGs together creating magic on the big screens. Slated for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027, the film is now expected to wrap up its shoot by June 2026, the filmmaker confirmed in a recent interaction. Now, in a recent development, some behind-the-scenes photos of Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu wrapping a dance sequence have surfaced online.
Varanasi Team Wraps Dance Schedule With Priyanka Chopra, Mahesh Babu
The two viral pictures feature Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu posing alongside celebrity choreographer Bosco Martis, signaling the completion of what is expected to be a showstopper song. One photo shows Mahesh and Bosco together inside the actor's vanity van, while another captures Priyanka with the choreographer on set. This song might be the one that PeeCee personally requested.
Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, SS Rajamouli and Bosco Martis from the sets of #Varanasi, where they recently completed the shoot of a song.#varanasi #Maheshbabu @urstrulyMahesh @VaranasiMovie @ssk1122 @ssrajamouli #Globetrotter #Timetrotter #Jaibabu pic.twitter.com/afxCKAWKEg
— 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐝 (@urstrulyakhil19) April 24, 2026
For the unversed, Priyanka asked Rajamouli, "Will you make me dance?" during their very first call and later joked that she "should not have asked" because the choreography turned out far more demanding than expected.
More About Varanasi
The film has already generated massive curiosity among fans, who are eagerly waiting for more updates. Apart from Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, the movie features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prakash Raj, Madhavan, and several other prominent actors in key roles.
Earlier, in an interaction with Collider, director SS Rajamouli confirmed that nearly 50 percent of the filming has already been completed. Given the scale and vision of the project, the filmmaker also acknowledged that Varanasi will require extensive VFX work in post-production.
SS Rajamouli, who previously helmed Baahubali and RRR, unveiled his cinematic project, Varanasi, to a huge crowd at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad in November 2025. Initially teased under the title GlobeTrotter, the film promises a time-spanning adventure. Rajamouli revealed that a major sequence draws inspiration from an important episode of the Ramayana, with 60 days of shooting marking one of the most challenging segments of his career.
Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra and Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini. The film is being mounted on a massive scale with an grand scene shot on IMAX as well. With an April 7, 2027 release date, Varanasi is poised to become a huge money spinner at the box office.
