Rajamouli rules out Antarctica shoot for Varanasi

SS Rajamouli confirmed that the team considered filming in Antarctica for Varanasi but ultimately chose alternative methods. Speaking on The Empire Film Podcast, he said preparations were made but scrapped. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, spanning Antarctica, Africa, and ancient Rome. Varanasi releases April 7, 2027.