Rajamouli Chooses Human Voices for Global Dubbing of “Varanasi”

SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi is slated to be dubbed in around 50 languages and released in nearly 120 countries. The production will sample roughly 1,500 voice artists before finalizing the casts for each language version. A scheduled worldwide launch is set for April 7, 2027.

AI Can't Work for Rajamouli

A source close to the production told *Mid-Day* that the director believes reliance on AI would dilute the film’s impact across languages.

SS Rajamouli's Varanasi to be dubbed in 50 languages; To skip AI-generated voice –

The ambition mirrors Rajamouli’s earlier successes in taking Indian cinema abroad—*Baahubali* and *RRR* achieved wide international distribution. The planned 120-country rollout would surpass Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 actioner *Pathaan*, which reached 100 nations, marking the broadest release for any Indian film to date.

‘Varanasi’: SS Rajamouli Shuns AI, Plans To Audition 1,500 Artistes To Dub The Movie In 50 Languages

Coordinating human dubbing at this magnitude demands extensive time, planning, and supervision. Selecting appropriate voices for every character in each language, managing recording schedules, and ensuring consistent emotional delivery are cited as major logistical hurdles. While AI tools can speed up localisation, the team has opted for the slower, artist-centric approach to maintain creative fidelity.

AI Can't Work for Rajamouli

Assuming the dubbing schedule proceeds as planned, *Varanasi* will debut worldwide on April 7, 2027, offering audiences across diverse markets a fully human-voiced version of the film.

AI Can't Work for Rajamouli