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Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli's Varanasi Sets Release Countdown for 2027
Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli's Varanasi officially begins its countdown, thrilling fans ahead of its April 2027 release, with Priyanka Chopra joining the all-star cast.
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Dumtika Editorial
April 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Kicks Off Official Countdown
Superstar Mahesh Babu and visionary director Rajamouli have set the stage ablaze with the much-anticipated announcement for their upcoming film, Varanasi. The makers unveiled that the movie is locked for a grand release on April 7, 2027, sending excitement levels soaring among Tollywood fans.
This collaboration is especially significant, marking Rajamouli's first directorial venture after his global phenomenon RRR. Fans have eagerly awaited what the ace filmmaker would take up next, and pairing up with Mahesh Babu for the first time has only intensified the buzz. The team further amped up the anticipation with their latest post: "If we’re time-trotting to a year, it’s Showtime… #Varanasi" a statement that quickly ignited social media chatter and heightened the film’s craze.
Adding to the film’s star power, Priyanka Chopra steps in as the leading lady, while Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj play pivotal roles. The music is being crafted by the acclaimed Keeravani, with story by Vijayendra Prasad and dialogues from Deva Katta. The project is produced by KL. Narayana under the respected Durga Arts banner, promising a production of grand scale.
With exactly a year to go for its release, fans can expect a steady stream of updates and promotional treats as the countdown to Varanasi’s unveiling continues.
