India, March 25 -- The production of any SS Rajamouli film is one of the most heavily protected and secretive areas in India. Right from the days of Baahubali, the filmmaker has ensured that his films remain shrouded in mystery, devoid of any leaks, till he decides it's time to show the public what it is all about. The same is the case with Varanasi, his upcoming and most ambitious project to date. Despite his penchant for secrecy, the filmmaker allowed select international publications access to the sets late last year. The resulting pictures and inside details have only just surfaced now, and they paint a picture of grandeur, opulence, and technical marvel that probably only Rajamouli is capable of.

Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka...