SS Rajamouli's shoot for the highly anticipated film Varanasi is progressing at full throttle, and a newly surfaced photo from the sets offers a glimpse into the team's activities. The image, which has gone viral online, is believed to be from the much-talked-about Ugrabhatti Caves sequence, first teased in the character posters and trailer featuring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra.
Viral Set Photo Reveals Ambitious Scale
The now-viral image, reportedly captured on the film's elaborate set, showcases a massive blue-screen backdrop surrounded by sculpted rock formations and intricate rock pillar structures. This provides fans with a sneak peek at the ambitious visual scale that Rajamouli is preparing for the sequence. According to viral posts, the sequence is expected to be a standout moment, featuring visuals of Mata Chinnamasta Devi, a fierce Hindu goddess symbolizing self-sacrifice, transformation, and cosmic balance.
Details of the Ugrabhatti Caves Sequence
The film's teaser depicted the goddess holding her own severed head and offering her blood to feed her attendants. Reports suggest that Mahesh Babu's character, on a quest to find ancient artifacts, is led to the cave where he seeks her divine grace to defeat an ancient evil force. While the leaked image does not reveal any cast members, it offers a glimpse into the film's massive production and set design, including blue screens indicating extensive VFX work.
Production Updates and Release Date
Previously, SS Rajamouli traveled to the African grasslands to capture real-time footage of migratory animals, setting the stage for another action-packed adventure sequence. The director also revealed that he used IMAX cameras to shoot the film, aiming to capture the grand visual scale of certain scenes, including a 25-minute-long Ramayana battle sequence. Varanasi is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.
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