Director SS Rajamouli’s films are eagerly awaited by audiences. This trend, which began with Baahubali, continued with RRR. When he recently announced his upcoming film ‘Varanasi’, fans were thrilled. Now, the wait is over for excited fans of Varanasi, as its release date has been announced. The film, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, will hit theaters on April 7, 2027. It remains to be seen whether Mahesh Babu will achieve the same pan-India success with Varanasi as Prabhas did with Baahubali.
The film’s star cast:
Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra will be seen in the lead roles. Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj will also play important characters in the story. The film’s plot revolves around a devotee of Shiva who embarks on a mysterious mission, constantly receiving clues along the way. However, as he progresses through the stages of this quest, he discovers that he has been manipulated by a demon who seeks to rule the world. The complete story of the film has not yet been revealed. The film’s posters have been released, showcasing a look of Mahesh Babu where he is seen sitting on Nandi, Shiva’s mount, holding a trident, with intense anger on his face.
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Priyanka Chopra’s powerful character:
Priyanka Chopra will also be seen in a powerful role; her character’s name is Mandakini. She recently shared a look from the film where she is seen wearing a saree and holding a gun. This look of Priyanka has further excited the fans. After a long time, Priyanka will be seen in an Indian film after her stint in Hollywood.
Budget of 1300 crore rupees:
Director Rajamouli is known for his grand films and spectacular VFX. The budget for the Varanasi film is also more than 1300 crore rupees. Priyanka Chopra recently confirmed this. Priyanka, who appeared on Kapil Sharma’s show, said that she was returning to an Indian film after a long time and that her character would be amazing. Fans are also excited about the film, which is scheduled for release in theaters on April 7, 2027.
