One of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema, Mahesh Babu’s first collaboration with acclaimed director SS Rajamouli, has finally announced its release date. Titled Varanasi, the film is being jointly produced by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya under the banners Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business. Adding to the star power, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran play pivotal roles in what promises to be a massive action thriller.The excitement for Varanasi began with an earth-shattering glimpse event in November 2025, leaving audiences across the country enthralled. The recently released glimpse further intensified anticipation, taking viewers on a breathtaking journey across time and space — from Tretayugam to 512 CE in Varanasi, 2027 CE, Antarctica, Africa, Vanaanchal, and back to Tretayugam (7200 BCE). It concludes with the enigmatic introduction of Rudra, a man on a mysterious mission, setting the tone for the epic adventure to come.
Known for his innovative promotions, SS Rajamouli created a buzz recently when release date posters appeared overnight across Varanasi. Today, the makers officially confirmed the release date as April 7, 2027, sharing a striking poster along with the announcement online. Mahesh Babu described the project as a dream film, expressing hope that it would make fans proud. With taglines like Globetrotter and Timetrotter, Varanasi is poised not only to dazzle audiences in India but also make a grand impact on the international stage, promising a truly epic cinematic experience.