One of the most awaited Indian films in recent times, VaranasiThe film, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has officially locked its theatrical release date. The big budget film directed by SS Rajamouli is scheduled to release in theaters on April 7, 2027, the date coinciding with major regional festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and other New Year celebrations across India.
Release date of Mahesh Babu starrer Varanasi fixed; To be released in April 2027
The announcement of the release date has further increased the excitement around the film, which also marks the return of Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Indian cinema after a long gap. If previous reports are to be believed, this film will also be released in many Indian and foreign languages. Since the unveiling of its announcement teaser last year, Varanasi There has been a tremendous buzz among the audiences with the audience eager to see Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas sharing screen space for the first time in a high-octane fantasy action-adventure drama.
Adding to the scale of this project is a strong supporting cast led by Prithviraj Sukumaran, who plays a crucial role in the narrative. The film features an impressive technical team, with MM Keeravani composing the music, Mohan Bingi handling the production design, PS Vinod is the director of photography, Bikina Thammiraju is on editing duties, and V. Srinivas Mohan oversees the visual effects.
Varanasi History is also being created on the technical front. The film is the first Indian film and the first non-English film to be shot in the 1.43:1 IMAX format, underscoring Rajamouli’s ambition to deliver an immersive cinematic experience globally.
While the makers are keeping further story details under wraps, the first-look posters of the film’s three lead characters were unveiled ahead of the title launch event in Hyderabad. Mahesh Babu will be seen as Rudra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas will play the role of Mandakini, while Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen as Kumbha. The reveal of the character offers a glimpse into the mythological and larger-than-life world that the film aims to explore.
With a festive release date, a strong cast and Rajamouli in the lead, Varanasi It is shaping up to be one of the biggest theatrical events of 2027, with expectations sky high ahead of its release.
