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Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli’s Varanasi to be the first Indian film to be shot in Antarctica

Varanasi, the highly anticipated action epic directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, will become the first Indian film to shoot key sequences in Antarctica, marking a historic expansion of Indian cinema’s scale and global ambition ahead of its April 7, 2027 worldwide theatrical release.

January 31, 2026 / 22:21 IST
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  • "Varanasi" to be first Indian film shot in Antarctica
  • Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran headline star-studded cast
  • A major Hollywood studio joins for global release and international partnerships

Director SS Rajamouli has been doing everything possible into making of his next big project called Varanasi. The film has Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran and others in lead roles. This movie is already becoming one of the most talked-about Indian productions in a long time. With a huge budget, state-of-the-art tools, and a star-studded cast, the director wants to push the limits of Indian cinema once more. This time, though, the problem isn't just the size of the project; it's also meeting the huge expectations that come with every Rajamouli movie after Baahubali and RRR.

One of the best things about Varanasi is its never-before-seen shooting plan. The movie will be the first Indian movie ever to be filmed in Antarctica. The team should start looking for locations soon because some of the most important scenes will be shot in the continent's extreme weather and beautiful, untouched landscapes. These places, which have never been seen before, are likely to be very important to the story and the look of the movie.

Varanasi will also be only the fifth movie ever made in Antarctica, which is a very small and special group of movies. People say that the makers are getting ready to make a detailed announcement about this important event, which should happen in the next few weeks.

On the production side, filming is set to start again soon in Hyderabad, where a lot of the shooting will take place before the team moves to other countries. Mahesh Babu is the star of the movie, and Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran play important roles. The cast is very impressive.

Also read: SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra set to officially release on April 7, 2027

KL Narayana is making Varanasi on a grand scale, and a major Hollywood studio is also getting involved to make sure it gets a wide release around the world. Varanasi is ready to change the way Indian movies are seen around the world with its big plans and international partnerships.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Jan 31, 2026 10:21 pm

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