SS Rajamouli knows exactly how to generate massive buzz around his films without revealing much — be it the budget or even key cast details.
Unsurprisingly, there has been endless speculation surrounding Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra.
Until a few months ago, reports claimed the film was being made on a budget of â¹600 crore.
Soon after, figures rose to â¹800 crore, with some Mumbai media outlets pushing the number even higher by another â¹200 crore.
Adding fuel to the fire, popular comedian and television host Kapil Sharma casually remarked that the film’s budget stood at a whopping â¹1,300 crore.
While everyone seems eager to inflate the numbers, Priyanka Chopra handled the question with tact when Kapil asked her directly about the budget.
She simply smiled and brushed it aside, choosing not to confirm or deny any figures.
When Kapil further joked that Rajamouli increased the budget after she joined the project, Priyanka laughed it off, quipping that she was pocketing the entire amount herself.
Her response made it clear that these figures are less about facts and more about building hype around the film.