The anticipation surrounding SS Rajamouli’s next cinematic spectacle has reached a fever pitch as the filmmaker officially unveiled the title of his upcoming global action epic — Varanasi. The announcement, along with the first look of lead star Mahesh Babu, was made during the grand GlobeTrotter event at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, setting social media ablaze and marking one of the biggest reveals of the year.
The mega launch event was streamed live on the JioHotstar platform and witnessed the presence of the film’s main cast — Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, alongside director SS Rajamouli and music maestro MM Keeravaani. Actress Shruti Haasan also delivered an electrifying performance, amplifying the event’s scale and excitement.
Varanasi Movie Release Update: Scheduled for 2027
Rajamouli confirmed that Varanasi is set for release in 2027, though the team has not yet announced the exact date. As expected from a filmmaker known for large-scale world-building, the project will span an extended production timeline to ensure the visual size and narrative depth match its global ambition.
Varanasi Cast: A Powerful Ensemble Comes Together
Varanasi boasts one of the strongest casts in recent Indian cinema.
Here are the confirmed lead roles:
- Mahesh Babu as Rudhra
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha
The combination of Rajamouli’s direction with these heavyweight performers hints at a film crafted for worldwide impact. Each actor is expected to bring a distinct flavour to the narrative, and their appearances at the teaser launch only intensified the hype.
Varanasi Budget & Production Scale
While the producers have not officially disclosed the budget, industry insiders suggest that Varanasi is one of the most expensive films ever attempted in Indian cinema.
The film is jointly produced by:
- KL Narayana (Sri Durga Arts)
- SS Karthikeya (Showing Business)
Given Rajamouli’s track record with Baahubali and RRR, expectations are sky-high for a production that blends myth, action, world-building, and advanced technology on a global scale. The story remains tightly guarded, but early hints promise an epic narrative rooted in Indian ethos with an international cinematic language.
Varanasi Teaser & Mahesh Babu’s First Look Break the Internet
The official teaser unveiled Mahesh Babu in what fans are calling his most intense avatar yet. In the first look, he appears:
- Riding a massive bull
- Drenched in blood
- Wielding a fierce trident
- Eyes blazing with warrior energy
The teaser caption read:
“Presenting Mahesh Babu as Rudhra in #Varanasi. On the rise to the world.”
This raw, powerful imagery has sparked widespread excitement across fanbases, with many calling Rudhra a potential career-defining role for Mahesh Babu.
What to Expect From Rajamouli’s Varanasi
While the filmmakers have kept plot details under wraps, early indications suggest:
- A mythologically inspired action epic
- A hero’s journey set against a massive fictional universe
- High-intensity visuals and world-class action
- A story rooted in Indian culture but crafted for global audiences
Rajamouli’s signature storytelling — emotional depth, grand action, and unforgettable characters — is expected to be the backbone of Varanasi.
Jay-Ho Insider
With Rajamouli at the helm, Mahesh Babu in a never-seen-before transformation, and an international-scale production backing it, Varanasi is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the decade. The teaser has only fueled fan frenzy, and as more updates roll out, the project promises to redefine Indian action cinema on a worldwide stage.
