Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli says his upcoming project, titled “Varanasi,” is planned to be the first non-English film shot entirely in IMAX. According to Rajamouli, the production has already completed about 80% of the shooting. The updates come from the director’s recent comments about the film’s technical approach and current progress. The reports consistently describe “Varanasi” as an IMAX-only production for its full shoot, positioning it as a first of its kind among non-English films. The sources do not provide additional specifics on release dates, cast, or story details, focusing instead on the IMAX shooting plan and the share of the shoot that is finished. Rajamouli’s statements indicate that the filmmaking process is well underway, with remaining work making up the remaining 20% of production. No further confirmation or independent verification from other parties is included in the provided coverage.