The highly anticipated film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, is set to hit theaters on April 9, 2027, coinciding with Sri Rama Navami. The film's release date has generated immense excitement among fans and trade circles, with the festival connection expected to give it a significant boost. The film's production team faces a challenge in meeting the planned release date, given the massive scope of the project.
Varanasi is one of the largest scale films ever made in Indian cinema, with an estimated budget of ₹1300 crores. The film features Mahesh Babu as Lord Sri Rama, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The score is composed by Academy Award winning MM Keeravani, and the film has been written by Vijayendra Prasad.
The film's release on Sri Rama Navami is seen as a strategic move, given the festival's significance and the film's theme. Varanasi is expected to be one of the biggest summer releases of 2027, with fans eagerly awaiting the teaser, trailer, and music launch. The film's global scale and action drama genre have generated immense anticipation, with the teaser released earlier showcasing the movie's scale.
SS Rajamouli's track record suggests that the film will be a major event, with expectations building that it will break records at the box office. Varanasi is being shot entirely in IMAX format and will have a multilingual release, positioning it as a worldwide phenomenon. With a strong cast and crew, the film is destined to be an event in the world of Indian cinema, making April 9, 2027, a date to remember.