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25 March 
Mahesh Babu–Rajamouli Film Leak: Grand Varanasi Set Photos Go Viral Despite Tight Secrecy
Hyderabad: In a major development from one of India’s most anticipated films, director S. S. Rajamouli has reportedly recreated the entire cityscape of Varanasi in Hyderabad, after real-location shooting proved difficult. Despite strict security measures, leaked photos of the massive set have now gone viral, intensifying excitement among fans.
Massive Varanasi Set Recreated for Cinematic Perfection
The upcoming film starring Mahesh Babu is being made on a grand scale, with Rajamouli opting to build an elaborate Varanasi set instead of shooting on location. Industry insiders suggest that logistical challenges and crowd control issues in the real Varanasi forced the team to recreate the holy city with stunning accuracy in Hyderabad.
The leaked images reportedly showcase temple structures, ghats, and intricate street layouts, closely resembling the real Varanasi, highlighting Rajamouli’s commitment to visual authenticity.
Leak Despite Strict Security Raises Questions
Rajamouli, known for maintaining extreme secrecy around his projects, had reportedly imposed tight restrictions on the film set after earlier leaks during the first schedule. Videos featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran had surfaced online, prompting the team to enforce stricter controls.
However, despite these efforts, new photos of the Varanasi set—including layout maps and temple designs—have surfaced on social media, once again breaching the production’s confidentiality.
International Attention and Controlled Access
Interestingly, during a teaser-related event, the makers had invited international journalists for an exclusive set visit, ensuring that no visuals were leaked at the time through controlled access. The current leak, therefore, has come as a surprise and raised concerns within the production team.
Why Not Shoot in Real Varanasi?
Filming in Varanasi one of India’s busiest and most sacred cities poses significant logistical challenges, including crowd management, permissions, and maintaining continuity. As a result, recreating the city in a controlled studio environment allowed filmmakers to execute scenes with precision and scale.
Buzz Around the Film Intensifies
With each leak, curiosity around the project continues to grow. Though the makers have not officially revealed the film’s title or storyline, the scale of production and the involvement of Rajamouli have already made it one of the most talked-about upcoming Indian films.
