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Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra-starrer much-anticipated movie Varanasi has got its release date. A pre-look poster of the film was unveiled on 9 August 2025, marking Babu’s 50th birthday. This was followed by The Globetrotter Event on November 15, 2025 at Ramoji Film City, attended by the cast and crew, where the film’s title and first concept reel were officially revealed. The event was streamed live on JioHotstar in India and internationally on YouTube by Variety, making it the first Indian film launch to be streamed on a digital platform.

When is Varanasi releasing in theatres?

Varanasi is all set to hit the theatres on April 7, 2027. This has been confirmed by filmmaker SS Rajamouli via his official Instagram handle.

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SSMB29, officially titled Varanasi, is grander than anyone would have ever thought. The upcoming movie will introduce new technology to Telugu cinema. It is being entirely shot in the Premium Large Format- IMAX. What makes SS Rajamouli's 'dream project' bigger is his vision behind making the film and the dream cast- Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. With these elements combined, Varanasi is strongly positioned to be the next major blockbuster hit in theatres, following the global impact of RRR.

Varanasi Teaser

Varanasi teaser hit the right chords of the audience, as evident from the reactions being poured online. It is a blend of Hindu mythology with a time-travel narrative, spanning from 512 CE to 2071 CE. The teaser also features glimpse of Lord Hanuman in Lanka from 72,000 BCE. On the top is Mahesh Babu's character Rudra, riding a bull while holding a trident. His look has been a major talking fans among his fans who have called it a potential "proud representation of Indian cinema to the global audience" and "India's next major cinematic milestone."

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If the reports are to be believed, Varanasi is being made on a reported budget of around Rs 1200 crore. This includes the construction of elaborate sets (including a Rs 40 crore recreation of the iconic ghats of the city).


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