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Rajamouli's “Varanasi” Nears Completion, Set for 2027 IMAX Release.

6/26/2026

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Indian director S.S. Rajamouli has completed a major portion of shooting for “Varanasi,” slated for an April 2027 release.
He expects the crew to finish the remaining scenes by September, possibly extending into October.
The film will be shot in 70mm IMAX and formatted for both IMAX and CinemaScope presentations.
“Varanasi” spans millennia, moving from Varanasi to Antarctica where an asteroid threatens the city.

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Story summary

Indian director S.S. Rajamouli has completed a major portion of shooting for “Varanasi,” slated for an April 2027 release.
He expects the crew to finish the remaining scenes by September, possibly extending into October.
The film will be shot in 70mm IMAX and formatted for both IMAX and CinemaScope presentations.
“Varanasi” spans millennia, moving from Varanasi to Antarctica where an asteroid threatens the city.