Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity, coupled with global media reports hinting at a possible economic recession, is sending shivers through the film industry.
Big-budget films, in particular, could face challenges due to the massive financial stakes involved.
However, industry insiders believe the situation may not turn into a COVID-era crisis. Still, rising fuel prices and other economic pressures could create difficulties for filmmakers.
Amid this backdrop, some are wondering whether Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi could be affected by the ongoing war crisis. According to our sources, the film is unlikely to face any such problem.
Fortunately, director S S Rajamouli has almost completed the shooting of Varanasi, with the remaining portions expected to be wrapped up by July.
Currently, only a minor part of the film is left to be shot. The team remains confident of meeting its deadline and releasing the movie on April 7, 2027, as planned.
So, Varanasi is not expected to be affected in any major way by the present crisis.
