Mumbai, Jan 29 (.) “Varanasi” headlined by Mahesh Babu alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will have his theatrical release on April 7, 2026, the fimlmakers have announced.
Helmed by S.S. Rajamouli, the film is poised to debut during a festive period that includes Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and a string of holidays culminating with Ambekar Jayanti and Ram Navami, offering audiences an extended window to experience the spectacle on the big screen.
Since the unveiling of its announcement teaser last year, Varanasi has generated immense buzz, with audiences eager to witness Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas sharing screen space for the first time in what is being described as a high-octane fantasy action-adventure drama.
Adding to the scale of the project is a formidable supporting cast led by Prithviraj Sukumaran, who plays a pivotal role in the narrative.
The film boasts an impressive technical team, with M. M. Keeravani composing the music, Mohan Bingi handling production design, P. S. Vinod as director of photography, Bikkina Thammiraju on editing duties and V. Srinivas Mohan overseeing visual effects.
In a first for Indian cinema, Varanasi will be filmed in the 1.43:1 IMAX format, reports Bollywood Hungama.
While the makers are keeping further plot details tightly under wraps, first-look posters of the film’s three principal characters were unveiled ahead of the title launch event in Hyderabad. Mahesh Babu will be seen as Rudra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas essays the role of Mandakini, while Prithviraj Sukumaran appears as Kumbha. The character reveals offered a glimpse into the mythic and larger-than-life world that the film aims to explore. . . .