Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Mahesh Babu Completes Varanasi Shoot Ahead of 2027 Release
Mahesh Babu is acting in a new movie called Varanasi.
The movie is being directed by SS Rajamouli.
Mahesh has finished filming his part.
The team says about 90% of the movie has been shot.
A small amount of additional filming is expected to finish by the first week of October.
After that, the filmmakers will work on visual effects and other post-production tasks.
They also plan to promote the movie in different countries.
Varanasi is scheduled to reach cinemas on 7 April 2027.
Mahesh Babu has reportedly completed his filming for SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi.
The production has finished about 90% of the shoot and is entering its final stages.
The remaining patchwork is expected to conclude by the first week of October.
The team plans to focus on post-production, VFX and international promotions.
Varanasi is scheduled for theatrical release on 7 April 2027 with a reported budget of Rs 1,400 crores.
- Who
- Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli and the Varanasi production team; the cast also includes Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj.
- What
- Mahesh Babu has reportedly completed his portion of filming for Varanasi, which is about 90% complete overall.
- When
- Mahesh Babu’s filming has now concluded; the remaining patchwork is expected by the first week of October, and the film is scheduled for 7 April 2027.
- Where
- The articles do not specify the filming locations; the movie is planned for theatrical release and promotion in international markets.
- Why
- The team is aiming to finish production early enough for post-production, VFX work and promotional activities while avoiding release delays.
- Film
- Varanasi
- Director
- SS Rajamouli
- Lead actor
- Mahesh Babu
- Production status
- Approximately 90% of the shoot is complete
- Reported budget
- Rs 1,400 crores
- Theatrical release
- 7 April 2027
- Producers
- K. L. Narayana and S. S. Karthikeya