Varanasi Budget Surpasses RRR’s Closing Collections?

Varanasi is one of the most-awaited Indian films and whatever news comes out about it makes headlines. According to a Variety magazine report referencing Priyanka Chopra’s interview, Varanai is one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made is shaping up to be SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, with a staggering budget of around $150 million which is approximately ₹1,300 crore. 

This places it at a scale slightly higher than the closing gross of RRR, which remains one of India’s biggest global hits. The massive investment underscores the project’s grand scope, as Rajamouli aims to deliver a larger-than-life cinematic experience. 

Priyanka, who is making a high-profile return to Indian cinema with this film, spoke about being part of such a huge project and the excitement it brings. The scale of the production, rumoured to be the most expensive in Indian cinema, has already generated significant buzz.

The audiences are now eager to see if Varanasi can match or surpass the success of Rajamouli’s previous blockbusters. The adventure thriller stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and is being mounted with cutting-edge technology, extensive international locations, and powerful visual storytelling.

With Varanasi still in production and a April 7, 2027 release planned, expectations remain sky-high for what could be a defining moment in Indian cinema’s global journey.