Mahesh Babu Shares Birthday Wishes for Prithviraj Sukumaran, Varanasi Team Reveals New Stills
Mahesh Babu wishes Prithviraj Sukumaran on his birthday as the Varanasi team shares new behind-the-scenes stills. The SS Rajamouli film, set for April 2027, is creating major buzz.
Dumtika Editorial
October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Key Highlights
- Mahesh Babu extends birthday wishes to Prithviraj Sukumaran on social media
- Varanasi team releases new behind-the-scenes stills featuring Prithviraj and Rajamouli
- Film set for global release on April 7, 2027, with a reported ₹1,200 crore budget
- Music by Oscar-winner MM Keeravaani, production by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business
Mahesh Babu, currently working on the ambitious action adventure 'Varanasi' with director SS Rajamouli, marked co-star Prithviraj Sukumaran's birthday by sharing heartfelt wishes on social media. The Telugu superstar posted, “Happy Birthday Kumbha …. have a wonderful one… lots of love n happiness always…” tagging Prithviraj, who plays the antagonist in the film.
To celebrate the occasion, the makers of 'Varanasi' released new stills from the sets, capturing candid moments between Prithviraj and director Rajamouli in discussion. This gesture follows a pattern set by the team, who previously unveiled exclusive images on the birthdays of Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, another key cast member.
'Varanasi' is being produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, and is set for a global release on April 7, 2027. The film is reportedly being made on a massive budget of around ₹1,200 crore, aiming to surpass the scale of Rajamouli's previous blockbusters like 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'. Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani is handling the music, adding further anticipation among fans.
The production team has kept several details under wraps, but the combination of Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli, and Prithviraj Sukumaran has already generated significant buzz across social media. With the film's release still several months away, each update from the sets continues to fuel excitement among Telugu cinema enthusiasts.
