The release date of Varanasi, S.S. Rajamouli's film starring Mahesh Babu, is in question again. Gulte reported on Saturday night that recent reports say the film may miss its April 7, 2027 date and that August is being considered, with pending VFX work cited as a possible reason. The same report says the makers have confirmed nothing officially.
What is official
- The April 7, 2027 date was announced through hoardings in Varanasi and a poster Rajamouli posted on X.
- The budget is reportedly ₹1,000 crore. Priyanka Chopra plays Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Kumbha; M.M. Keeravani composes the music.
- The film was shot for IMAX. Gulte says missing April 7 could make IMAX screens harder to get.
What was said before
On October 29, writer Vijayendra Prasad said at a teaser launch: "Yes, it will definitely release on that same day. The date is confirmed." On October 18, NTV reported that sources close to the unit called the delay talk a rumour. Great Andhra, citing unnamed insiders, reported that Rajamouli told an event in Brazil only that the team was working towards an April release, and that an unsettled OTT deal explains his caution.
The makers have yet to make an official statement.
