Varanasi: Priyanka Chopra Confirms Shooting With Mahesh Babu For SS Rajamouli’s Directorial In Antarctica

SS Rajamouli’s ambitious project Varanasi, starring Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mahesh Babu, is gearing up for its next shooting schedule in Antarctica. This could mark the first time an Indian mainstream film has been shot on the icy continent. Known for pushing creative boundaries, Rajamouli is taking the film to another level with a massive budget and a globe-trotting story that includes elements of time travel inspired by Indian mythology. The team is now set to shoot in Antarctica, adding a groundbreaking chapter to Indian cinema.

Priyanka Chopra To Shoot For Varanasi In Antarctica?

Priyanka shared this update in response to a post by her co-star Mahesh Babu, who praised her performance in the recently released The Bluff. PC replied, “Thank you, my friend. See you soon in Antarctica.”

Thank you my friend 🙏🏽 🏴‍☠️
See you soon in Antarctica. ⭐️ @urstrulyMahesh https://t.co/HpBfRPbMEg

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 1, 2026

Antarctica is rarely used as a shooting location for commercial films due to its extreme weather conditions, logistical hurdles, strict environmental regulations under the Antarctic Treaty, and high production costs. Fewer than ten films have been shot there, making it a rare and challenging choice. If successful, Varanasi will likely become the first Indian mainstream film to shoot on the continent.

PC Updates On Varanasi Shoot

During the promotion of The Bluff, Priyanka discussed Varanasi and shared her excitement. She called the project “one of India’s biggest ambitions,” highlighting its scope — travelling through time and across the world in an adventure-filled narrative. She mentioned, “We have been shooting for over 14 months, with six more months to go intermittently. Rajamouli takes his time, but from what I’ve seen, it’s going to be very cool and defining for Indian cinema.”

About Varanasi

About the film, Priyanka is cast as Mandakini, the leading lady. Her first-look poster shows her holding a pistol while dressed in a yellow saree. The film also stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. Varanasi is scheduled for release on April 7, 2027.

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