Mahesh Babu has reportedly wrapped filming his portions of Varanasi, marking a major production milestone for his film with director SS Rajamouli. According to a report published on September 23, the actor completed his shoot on September 22, nearly 20 months after beginning work on the project on January 24, 2025.
The long stretch reflects the time Mahesh has devoted to the ambitious production. For fans waiting to see the actor in Rajamouli’s world, the completion of his scenes is the clearest sign yet that his part of the filming has reached its end. It does not mean the entire film has finished shooting: work on the remaining portions and post-production continues.
What Mahesh Babu’s shoot wrap means for Varanasi
Mahesh’s wrap shifts attention to the rest of Rajamouli’s production schedule. The director and his team still have work ahead before the film is ready for cinemas, including the remaining shoot and the extensive finishing process expected for a project of this scale. The producers are targeting the announced April 7, 2027 theatrical release.
The update also gives fans a new point in the film’s timeline: from Mahesh’s first day on January 24, 2025, to his reported final day on September 22, 2026. With his filming complete, interest now turns to the next official glimpse of Varanasi and how Rajamouli will bring its world to the screen.
