The biggest film of Telugu Cinema and also the Indian Cinema, Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and directed by Rajamouli, has generated a huge buzz just with its official announcement. There have been a few rumors around the film’s release date, but the latest news is that Varanasi is not coming for Summer 2027.
Director S. S. Rajamouli has been steadily expanding his reach from pan-India to global cinema. After gaining nationwide attention with Eega, he completely changed Indian box office history with the Baahubali series. Later, RRR took Telugu and Indian cinema to a global audience. Now, Rajamouli is aiming even higher with his next ambitious project, Varanasi.
The film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role, with Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the antagonist and Priyanka Chopra as the female lead. The team conducted a massive launch event in November last year, where they revealed the theme of the film. The glimpse alone surprised everyone with its scale, grandeur, and global appeal, instantly creating huge anticipation.
During the launch event, makers announced Summer 2027 as the release window. But the latest buzz suggests that Varanasi may not arrive during the summer as planned. Industry circles indicate that the team is now considering year-end 2027, most likely December, as a better option. There is also a possibility that the release could shift to early 2028, as the makers want to spend significant time promoting the film across global markets.
With expectations already sky-high, the team appears to be prioritizing a perfect release strategy over rushing the film. An official update regarding the new release window is expected in the coming months.