Rajamouli’s Varanasi to become 1st Indian film to be shot in true IMAX
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Entertainment: S. S. Rajamouli’s epic ‘Varanasi’ is going to be the first Indian film shot in true 1.43:1 IMAX format, offering an unprecedented large-screen visual experience. Filmed across standard, IMAX-flat, and true IMAX ratios, it marks a major leap in Indian filmmaking technology.
Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is set for a 2027 global release, according to a Facebook post by SIIMA.
It was on the 15th of this month that Rajamouli made the title reveal of the project. The event opened in a spectacular manner at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.
At the event, known as Globe Trotter and attended by around 50,000 fans, the teaser was showcased on a massive 130 ft x 100 ft screen.
Along with the title reveal, another major announcement followed, and that was of the film gearing up for a Sankranti 2027 release.
The excitement soared even higher after Prithviraj Sukumaran's fierce first look as Kumbha and Priyanka Chopra Jonas's powerful portrayal of Mandakini were unveiled.
On November 13, the movie's poster featuring and introducing Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini was unveiled by S.S. Rajamouli on his social media. Welcoming the global icon on board in Varanasi, Rajamouli wrote, "The woman who redefined Indian cinema on the global stage. Welcome back, Desi Girl! @priyankachopra Can’t wait for the world to witness your myriad shades of MANDAKINI."
Priyanka, too, had shared it on her social media and captioned it as, "She’s more than what meets the eye… Say hello to Mandakini. #GlobeTrotter."
Rajamouli had also unveiled the poster featuring South star Prithviraj on social media and wrote, "After canning the first shot with Prithvi, I walked up to him and said, 'You are one of the finest actors I've ever known. Bringing life to this sinister, ruthless, powerful antagonist, KUMBHA, was creatively very satisfying. Thank you @therealprithvi for slipping into his chair… literally… #GlobeTrotter."