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Mahesh Babu Sets Sights on Pan-India Glory with Varanasi and Beyond

Mahesh Babu is set to make his pan-India debut with Rajamouli's Varanasi in 2027, and is already planning a series of big projects with top producers post-release.

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Dumtika Editorial

April 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Mahesh Babu Sets Sights on Pan-India Glory with Varanasi and Beyond

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Superstar Mahesh Babu is gearing up for a historic career leap with his much-anticipated film, Varanasi, directed by the visionary Rajamouli. This marks Mahesh Babu’s first foray into the pan-Indian cinema space, and expectations are soaring as the film is slated for a grand theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Coming off his last outing, Guntur Kaaram, which hit screens during Sankranthi 2024, Mahesh is now collaborating with one of the country's most celebrated directors. The scale and ambition of Varanasi are drawing attention, with industry watchers predicting that the film could catapult Mahesh Babu into the global spotlight. As per reports, the actor is not just stopping at this milestone—he is already orchestrating his next moves with precision.

Sources indicate that Mahesh Babu is in discussions to line up back-to-back projects post-Varanasi. Mythri Movie Makers is expected to produce his subsequent venture, though the director is yet to be finalized. There is also buzz about another project with Asian Suniel, hinting at a packed schedule. Insiders reveal that Mahesh is negotiating for a substantial remuneration for these upcoming films, reflecting his rising pan-India stature.

Fans are abuzz on social media about the actor’s ambitious plans, especially his goal to release three films in the three years following Varanasi. With such a strategic roadmap, Mahesh Babu is clearly on a mission to expand his cinematic horizons, and fans can look forward to a spree of high-profile releases in the near future.