SS Rajamouli's Varanasi: Ramayana-inspired 25-minute sequence took 60 days to shoot

• Filmmaker SS Rajamouli revealed a 25-minute Ramayana-inspired sequence in his upcoming film Varanasi took 60 days to shoot.
• The sequence, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is a combination of multiple sub-episodes, each feeling like a separate film.
• Rajamouli stated his films often draw inspiration from Indian epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana.
• He emphasized the creative and technical challenges, calling it one of the most satisfying sequences for the team.
• Varanasi, also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.