SS Rajamouli's Varanasi shoot halted after government denies water for underwater scene? Here's what we know
Updated On: 04 May, 2026 03:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Hyderabad schedule of Varanasi has reportedly been halted after the authorities denied supplying 150 tankers of water for an underwater shoot. The team had planned an underwater sequence with Mahesh Babu at a specially constructed set on the outskirts of the city

Varanasi (Pic/X)
SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of the year. The collaboration of the filmmaker with Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran is being highly awaited, especially since it marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas' return to Indian cinema. However, according to the latest reports, the movie, which is currently being filmed, has now faced a roadblock,
Varanasi shoot halted due to water crisis?
According to reports, the shooting for the upcoming actioner was halted in Hyderabad after the authorities denied 150 water tankers to film for an underwater scene.
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