SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Set to Be India's Most Expensive Film at $150 Million

• SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is projected to cost $150 million (approx. Rs. 1361 crores), making it India's most expensive film.
• Priyanka Chopra makes her comeback to Indian cinema after six years with 'Varanasi', featuring in an action-packed avatar that has generated significant buzz.
• The budget for 'Varanasi' is nearly double that of Rajamouli's previous blockbuster 'RRR', which was made with approximately $72 million.
• The film's massive budget is attributed to extensive visual effects, a long shooting schedule across seven countries including Antarctica, and the use of IMAX cameras.
• Rajamouli is not taking a direct remuneration for 'Varanasi'; instead, he has opted for the film's overseas theatrical rights, reportedly worth around Rs. 160 crores, potentially making him the highest-paid director in Indian cinema history.