SS Rajamouli shot nearly 100 takes for one scene in Varanasi, reveals Prithviraj Sukumaran
Updated On: 26 June, 2026 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed SS Rajamouli filmed nearly 100 takes for a single scene in Varanasi with barely any breaks. He praised the filmmaker's perfectionism, saying Rajamouli relentlessly fine-tunes every detail until he achieves the exact vision he wants

Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, SS Rajamouli (Picture via X)
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has opened up about working with filmmaker SS Rajamouli, revealing the extraordinary dedication and precision the celebrated director brings to every scene. Speaking in a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter, Prithviraj recalled filming an intense sequence in Varanasi, where Rajamouli reportedly shot close to 100 takes with barely any breaks in between.
Prithviraj Sukumaran talks about SS Rajamouli's filming style
Sharing the experience, the actor said the demanding schedule left a lasting impression on him. “We shot almost 100 takes for one scene in Varanasi. There was hardly any break,” Prithviraj revealed, adding that the director's relentless pursuit of perfection is unlike anything he has witnessed before.


