Hollywood Reports: Rs 1300 Cr Budget For Varanasi!

It is already known that Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu are collaborating for Varanasi, which happens to be one of the most anticipated projects in the making in Indian cinema. Meanwhile, the latest discussion has started about the budget of the film.

Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi is reportedly being mounted on a massive budget of about $150 million, which roughly converts to around ₹1,250 to ₹1,300 crore depending on currency fluctuations. If these numbers hold true, the film will easily stand among the costliest projects ever attempted in Indian cinema.

Such a huge investment clearly signals that the makers are aiming far beyond the traditional domestic market. After the global success of films like Baahubali and RRR, expectations from Rajamouli have grown tremendously, and Varanasi appears to be designed as a true international spectacle.

Industry chatter suggests that the budget is being allocated toward large scale action blocks, advanced visual effects, detailed set construction, and extensive shooting schedules across multiple locations.

The scale also hints at a strong push toward worldwide box office dominance rather than just regional success. With Indian films steadily expanding their reach overseas, a project of this magnitude could redefine how big Indian productions are perceived globally.

However, while ₹1,300 crore or $150 million is an extraordinary figure, the landscape of Indian cinema is changing rapidly. Several mythological and pan world films are currently in development with similarly ambitious budgets. Even so, Varanasi already represents a bold financial gamble and reinforces Rajamouli’s reputation as a filmmaker who consistently thinks bigger than the industry standard.