Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, third from left, with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, extreme right, pose for photograph after unveiling of first look of film "Varanasi" in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
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Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra's 'Varanasi' by SS Rajamouli Set for April 2027 Release

  • SS Rajamouli announced his upcoming film 'Varanasi' will be released globally on April 7, 2027.
  • The film stars Mahesh Babu and marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas's return to Indian cinema after six years.
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran is the antagonist Kumbha.
  • MM Keeravani, Oscar winner for RRR, will compose the music for 'Varanasi'.
  • The film's title was unveiled in November 2025 at a large event in Hyderabad, with a teaser showing diverse locations and time periods.

Why It Matters: SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi', starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is slated for an April 2027 release.

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