Hyderabad, Jan 30 (.) . Rajamouli’s film ‘Varanasi’ starring Mahesh Babu, is officially scheduled to be theatrically released on April 7, 2027, coinciding with Ugadi, according to film makers .
It is the first Indian film as well as the first non-English film to be shot in 1.43:1 IMAX format.
‘Varanasi’ is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action-adventure fantasy film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. Produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, the film stars Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra.
Rajamouli conceived the film as a globetrotting adventure rooted in Indian cultural themes, drawing inspiration from the structure and emotional tone of classic adventure cinema.
Initial discussions for a collaboration with Mahesh Babu began in 2010, but the project materialised only after the completion of ‘RRR’ (2022).
The film was formally launched with a puja in January 2025, and principal photography commenced the following month in Hyderabad. With a budget of ₹1,300 crore ($150 million),
It is set to become one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. The film has music composed by M. M. Keeravani, cinematography by P. S. Vinod, and visual effects by V. Srinivas Mohan.
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