The buzz around a possible postponement of Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi is getting louder. The film is officially set to release on April 7, 2027, but there’s growing talk in industry circles that it may not make that date.
The Glimpse That Set the Bar
It was in November last year that Rajamouli unveiled the film’s title glimpse at a grand event in Hyderabad. The glimpse worked in a big way, introducing the film’s world and scale, and it set massive expectations.
In January this year, the team officially announced the April 7, 2027 release date.
More Than a Year of Silence
Since the glimpse, though, the team has stayed largely silent. There have been no major updates, not even short promotional content on big occasions like the cast’s birthdays or festivals.
It has now been more than a year since the glimpse, and fans are still waiting for the next big piece of content.
Second Half of 2027?
Throughout this time, there has been continuous buzz that Varanasi may not meet its timeline, and could move to the second half of 2027.
Now, those rumours are getting stronger. According to industry circles, the team is likely to shoot for a few days in January as well. These are said to be patchwork shots related to post-production, but they have added to the doubts about the April date.
VFX Is the Key
The main issue is said to be the VFX work. For a film of Varanasi’s scale, the visual effects are a huge part of the experience, and they need to be completed on time for the team to start promotions and stick to the release date.
Rajamouli Won’t Compromise
Rajamouli is reportedly waiting for the VFX work to be finished before starting the promotions. He is known for not compromising on quality just to meet a release date.
The director is said to want to watch the entire film with the final VFX, and he will move forward only once he is fully satisfied.
The Rajamouli Pattern
That approach is nothing new. Rajamouli’s films have often taken longer than planned, and fans of Baahubali and RRR have seen release dates move before. Each time, the final result made the wait worth it.
Waiting for an Official Word
For now, the makers haven’t made any announcement about a change. Officially, Varanasi is still set for April 7, 2027. But with no promotions so far and the VFX work still in progress, fans will be watching closely for the team’s next update.
