SS Rajamouli is ready to reshape the cinematic horizon once again. The visionary filmmaker has officially locked April 7, 2027 as the theatrical release date for his much-anticipated epic, Varanasi.
The film features a powerhouse cast led by Mahesh Babu, alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The makers have timed the release with the festive celebrations of Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. The announcement has already sent excitement and anticipation soaring across film and pop-culture circles.
Backed by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, Varanasi marks SS Rajamouli’s first collaboration with Mahesh Babu. It is an alliance fans have eagerly waited to see on screen. The newly unveiled poster sets the tone instantly. It shows a meteor hurling toward Earth, teasing an apocalyptic event that’s rooted in ancient Indian mythology. From the looks of it, SS Rajamouli isn’t just promising scale—he’s delivering cosmic ambition.
Billed as a globe-trotting action saga, the film unfolds across continents, from Antarctica to Africa, and has been shot for IMAX viewing. With an estimated $100 million budget, Varanasi aims to blend myth, spectacle and cutting-edge VFX into one immersive experience. M.M. Keeravani, fresh off his Oscar-winning triumph for RRR, returns to compose the score, heightening expectations even further.
The first glimpse, released in November 2025, revealed Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, a fierce Shiva devotee. Blood-streaked, wielding a trident and riding a mechanical white bull, his introduction instantly established the film’s mythological weight. While Priyanka Chopra Jonas steps into the role of Mandakini, Prithviraj Sukumaran takes on the antagonist Kumbha, a casting choice that has already sparked strong buzz.
Rajamouli has confirmed that one of the film’s most ambitious sequences draws inspiration from a pivotal episode of the “Ramayana”. He described the 60-day shoot for that segment as one of the most challenging—and emotionally charged—experiences of his career. He also revealed how his faith and personal belief quietly shaped the film’s soul.
With its fusion of cosmic disaster, mythology, and global scale, Varanasi is shaping up to be more than a film—it’s an event.
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