Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Priyanka Chopra Confirms Varanasi's Rs 1,300 Crore Budget
Priyanka Chopra recently appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4, where she confirmed that the budget for the upcoming film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, is Rs 1,300 crore.
This makes it one of the most expensive Indian films ever.
The film stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
The team had a grand launch event last month, and Priyanka shared her excitement about working with these legends.
The film is being shot in multiple countries and is set for a global release in 2027.
Priyanka also shared pictures with her co-stars on social media, expressing her privilege to be part of such a project.
Priyanka Chopra confirmed the budget of Varanasi is Rs 1,300 crore during her appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4.
The film is directed by SS Rajamouli and stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Varanasi is being produced by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya, with music by Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani.
The film is being shot in multiple countries and is planned for a global release in 2027.
Priyanka Chopra shared her excitement about working with the legends of the Telugu and Malayalam industries and promoting the film internationally.
- Who
- SS Rajamouli (director), Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran (actors)
- What
- Confirmation of the budget for the film Varanasi
- When
- During Priyanka Chopra's appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss the film's budget and production details
- Film Title
- Varanasi
- Director
- SS Rajamouli
- Lead Actors
- Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Budget
- Rs 1,300 crore
- Production Companies
- KL Narayana, SS Karthikeya
- Music Composer
- MM Keeravaani
- Release Year
- 2027
- Shooting Locations
- Multiple countries
Sources
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