SS Rajamouli and Superstar Mahesh Babu have teamed up for the ambitious, big-budget movie Varanasi, and the film’s official release date is out now. The film’s team, including Mahesh, Rajamouli, and others, took to their official social media accounts to reveal the date.
Since yesterday, a few Indian and international media outlets reported that the official release date of Varanasi is April 7, 2027, exciting fans, but they were eager for official confirmation from the team. Here’s the announcement everyone has been waiting for. SS Rajamouli unveiled a striking new poster that officially confirms the release date as April 7, 2027.
The release date poster depicts an asteroid hitting the Earth. The film features Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in significant roles. KL Narayana of Durga Arts and S.S. Karthikeya of Showing Business produce this high-budget mytho sci-fi film. MM Keeravani is in charge of the music composition.
Prabhas, who gained Pan-Indian stardom with the Baahubali series, has delivered several hits in recent years but faced a big failure with The Raja Saab. But his stardom is still intact, and the exciting news is that the streaming giant Netflix has secured all upcoming films’ OTT deals of Prabhas.
Reportedly, Netflix has bagged the digital rights for Prabhas’ next three films, Fauzi, Spirit, and Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2. These are not part of a combined deal, as each film has a different producer and the agreements were made separately. In terms of rights value, Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 is at the top, followed by Spirit, with Fauzi next.
Coming to the theatrical release, the producers of Fauzi are sure that they will release the film during Dasara 2026, while Spirit has already announced the date of March 5, 2027.
The release date of Kalki 2 has not been announced yet, and the shooting of the film will start soon.
After keeping fans waiting for a while, Dhurandhar is finally streaming on Netflix from today, and the good news for Telugu and Tamil Audiences is that the film is streaming in Telugu and Tamil Languages along with the original Hindi version.
This is very good news for audiences who couldn’t watch in theatres as the film was released only in Hindi. This will certainly boost the film’s views and buzz.
Dhurandhar expected to get a big response from South Indian audiences on OTT
One more piece of good news is that Netflix retained original Hindi songs even in the dubbed versions, making the streaming of Dhurandhar a smooth one for the viewers. Usually, OTT platforms replace the songs with dubbed versions with bad lyrics and vocals, which hamper the impact of the film.
But the team at Netflix did a great job by not replacing the original songs, which were already viral among the masses, even in South India.
Nivin Pauly has scored a much-needed comeback at the box office with Sarvam Maya. The film has become his first ₹100 crore grosser and, in its full run, collected around ₹150 crore gross, emerging as the eighth biggest grosser of all time in Mollywood.
Mollywood Top 10 Grossers:
Lokah Chapter 1
Empuraan
Manjummel Boys
Thudarum
2018
The Goat Life
Aavesham
Sarvam Maya
Pulimurugan
Premalu
The Malayalam audiences loved Sarvam Maya very much and provided the comeback at the box office for Nivin Pauly. The film is now streaming on Jio Hotstar in all languages, including Telugu.
Alongside Nivin, the film also features Preity Mukhundhan and Riya Shibu as the female leads, with Aju Varghese, Janardhanan, and others in supporting roles.
Sarvam Maya is written and directed by Akhil Sathyan, known for his previous work on Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum, and produced by Ajayya Kumar and Rajeev Menon under the Firefly Films banner.
This week is a special treat for OTT viewers, as the much-awaited Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar arrives on streaming platforms along with Nivin Pauly’s Sarvam Maya and several other films across different OTT services.
While Dhurandhar and Sarvam Maya are expected to be the top picks, there are other interesting releases as well. Patang, a youth-oriented romantic sports comedy directed by Praneeth Prattipati and starring Pranav Kaushik, Preethi Pagadala, and Vamsi Pujit, is now streaming on Prime Video. 45, a fantasy action drama starring Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, and directed by Arjun Janya, explores the concept of the 45 days after a person’s death.
Meanwhile, Vaa Vaathiyaar is already streaming on Prime Video, and Champion is available on Netflix.
OTT Releases This Week:
Dhurandhar – Netflix Sarvam Maya – Hotstar Gatha Vaibavam – Prime Video Patang – Prime Video 45: Face the Fear – ZEE5
Movie Name:Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Rating: 2.5/5 Cast: Tharun Bhascker, Eesha Rebba, Brahmaji, and Others Director: A.R. Sajeev Produced By: Srujan Yarabolu Release Date: 30th January 2026
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi is an official remake of the Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. Starring Tarun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba, the film gathered decent buzz due to its promotions. Let’s see how this remake works and how well the film connects with the audience without feeling like a direct remake.
Story:
Prashanti (Eesha Rebba) grows up living life according to her family’s wishes. From childhood, her opinions have been ignored, whether it is in games, studies, or even marriage. She believes that at least her husband will understand her and respect her choices. But soon after marriage, she realizes that her husband Omkar Naidu (Tarun Bhascker) is short-tempered, aggressive, and believes he has the right to dominate and abuse his wife just because he is a man. How Prashanti responds to her husband’s behavior and whether her dream of living an independent life comes true form the rest of the story.
Performances:
Tarun Bhascker delivers a natural performance as Omkar Naidu, a character that looks innocent on the surface but carries negative shades along with comedy. Eesha Rebba gets a strong and well-written role after a long time, and she makes good use of the opportunity. Her appearance suits the fight scenes well, and she also impresses in emotional moments with her performance.
Brahmaji, in a supporting role, leaves a strong impression and provides plenty of laughs. Supporting actors like Surabhi Prabhavathi, Sivanarayana, and others fit well into their respective roles.
Analysis:
During the promotions, the makers of Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi openly said that their film is a remake, but they adapted the story to suit Telugu sensibilities. Accordingly, they retained the original plot but made a few changes in the screenplay.
Director A.R. Sajeev sincerely tries to ensure that the film does not feel like a remake. In the first half, he balances humor with the inner struggles of the female lead effectively. From the wedding scenes to Prashanti entering her in-laws’ house and observing her husband’s daily behavior, the comedy works well.
The emotional scenes where Prashanti slowly understands her husband’s true nature are also handled nicely. The change in her character before the interval and the scenes where she confronts and challenges her husband are engaging.
But the second half does not maintain the same momentum. Although the husband’s plan to take revenge after being humiliated is interesting on paper, the execution lacks impact. The scenes fail to convincingly plant the idea of whether the husband has genuinely changed or not.
The problems and emotional struggles faced by the heroine after she learns about her husband’s plan feel rushed. The attempt to add comedy in the courtroom scenes towards the climax does not work well. The final twist, however, is decent.
Positives:
Tarun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba Performances
First Half
The Battle Episode in the Second Half
Negatives:
Weak Emotional Impact
Lacks Momentum in the Second Half
Rushed scenes towards the climax
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Review and Verdict:
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi benefits from the effective performances of Tarun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba, the comedy in the first half, and a few well-written scenes. But the weaker second half and lack of emotional depth keep the film at an average level.
Spirit, which began shooting toward the end of last year, is currently facing a major break in its filming schedule. According to reports, the next shooting schedule is expected to begin by the end of April or in May.
This delay is mainly because Prabhas is busy completing the shoot of Fauzi, for which he has already allotted dates. He is also expected to spend a few days shooting for Kalki 2 during this period.
The break is also necessary for Prabhas to undergo a physical transformation required for Spirit. Both the transformation and his commitments to other films will happen simultaneously. Once Prabhas rejoins the Spirit shoot in April or May, filming is expected to continue without any further interruptions.
Given director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s detailed planning and perfect execution, the shoot is likely to be completed by September or October. As a result, there are currently no concerns regarding the film’s announced release date, March 5, 2027.
Allu Arjun is currently working on a big-budget project, AA22, under the direction of Atlee. A few days ago, he also announced a film with another Tamil director, Lokesh Kanagaraj. The latest news is that Shraddha Kapoor is all set to play the female lead role opposite Allu Arjun in this film.
The fans were delighted when the Pushpa actor announced his 23rd film with Lokesh Kanagaraj. This big project is produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and Anirudh Ravichander is doing the music.
Shraddha Kapoor is expected to play the female lead in the much-anticipated film starring Allu Arjun and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The project has already generated massive buzz with the combination and announcement glimpse.
The buzz is that shooting is likely to begin in July, with the team currently busy with pre-production work and location hunting. More official announcements regarding the cast and schedule are expected soon.
Director Maruthi is facing a huge backlash from Prabhas fans for the way he made The Raja Saab, the latest Sankranthi release. There are a lot of trolls and memes about the director, and Maruthi’s address publicity during the pre-release event has turned worse now.
Success and failure are definitely common in the industry, and no one can predict them. Before a film’s release, everyone feels confident about their work and naturally shows that confidence, but sometimes unnecessary overconfidence can backfire. The same seems to be happening with Maruti.
At The Raja Saab pre-release event, Maruthi confidently mentioned his home address. Now, after the release, it has turned into a burden, as angry fans over the film’s failure are allegedly doing nasty acts, placing multiple cash-on-delivery orders to his home. This is not only disturbing him but also causing trouble for his entire housing society.
Much to the delight of fans, the biggest film in Indian cinema, Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, is set to arrive in theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027. The film is set to redefine scale, vision, and the global standing of Indian cinema.
Nowadays, even small films make many advanced announcements for small updates. But the master of marketing, S. S. Rajamouli, casually dropped the release date with just a single publicity poster, which stunned everyone and instantly became the talk of the industry.
Varanasi Release Buzz Spikes Excitement Among Fans
Even without an official confirmation from the handles, the release date of Varanasi has already reached everywhere, thanks to Rajamouli’s masterstroke.
Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the antagonist in this massive film, and Priyanka Chopra plays the female lead, which is produced by K.L. Narayana of Sri Durga Arts and S.S. Karthikeya under the banners Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business
