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Rajamouli’s 'Varanasi': India's First True IMAX Film!

2/4/2026

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S.S. Rajamouli's film Varanasi is scheduled to release on April 7, 2027.
The film will be shot in IMAX, making it the first Indian film to utilize the true 1.43:1 IMAX ratio.
It features scenes from Antarctica and mythological elements inspired by the Ramayana.
The narrative spans from 7,000 BCE to 2027.
Rajamouli says Varanasi is a standalone film, not a two-part series, and promises an immersive experience worldwide.

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Story summary

S.S. Rajamouli's film Varanasi is scheduled to release on April 7, 2027.
The film will be shot in IMAX, making it the first Indian film to utilize the true 1.43:1 IMAX ratio.
It features scenes from Antarctica and mythological elements inspired by the Ramayana.
The narrative spans from 7,000 BCE to 2027.
Rajamouli says Varanasi is a standalone film, not a two-part series, and promises an immersive experience worldwide.