SS Rajamouli’s ambitious project Varanasi is undoubtedly of essentially the most anticipated pan-India movies. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran within the lead, the film often makes headlines close to its shooting schedules, the time and energy the makers are investing in it and more.
The film has now run into an unexpected hurdle. As per a media report, the team recently requested for 15 lakh litres of water for a vital underwater scenes. Nevertheless, it has reportedly been denied. Read on to know all concerning the issue.
SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi Shoot Stalled As 15 Lakh Litre Of Water Request Declined?
As per a recent Telangana Today report, representatives of Sri Durga Arts – one among the producers of Varanasi, approached the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and requested 150 water tankers. Each tank in query reportedly hold a large 10,000 litres of water each.
The letter stated that the water was required to fill a pond for an important underwater sequences. Addressed to HMWSSB’s Managing Director K Ashok Reddy, the letter requested that the water be purified to satisfy the shoot’s quality standards. The production house assured the agency that they’d pay tanker charges from the availability point to the shooting location at Gaganpahad. Nevertheless, the HMWSSB officials have denied the request.
The publication reported that Ashok Reddy told the makers they might not supply the water tankers for Varanasi’s shoot. It further noted that the denial was communicated orally to the film’s team. In accordance with reports, the HMWSSB is currently struggling to satisfy increased water demand in town amid a heatwave.
Talking concerning the underwater scene, Hindustan Times noted that the sequences is currently being shot in Hyderabad. The schedule with continued through May. As per their report, the film’s team is now scrambling to rearrange water from other sources.
About The Film
As per reports, SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu as a time-travelling adventurer on the hunt for an ancient artefact from the Ramayana era. Alongside Mahesh, the upcoming actioner – previously often called Globe Trotter, also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It’s scheduled to release in theatres globally in April 2027.
Last 12 months, Rajamouli unveiled the film’s grand first take a look at a large event at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. The film – which spans continents and eras, can have scenes set within the Treta Yuga, 5000 years ago.
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