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Varanasi team to drop Mahesh Babu birthday stills; teaser unlikely
A very famous Indian movie called Varanasi is being made.
It is directed by a popular filmmaker named SS Rajamouli.
A famous actor named Mahesh Babu is the star of the film.
Mahesh Babu's birthday is coming up on August 9.
Fans were hoping the movie team would release a teaser on his birthday.
Instead, reports say the makers will share new pictures, called stills, of Mahesh Babu.
Last year, they shared stills of Priyanka Chopra on her birthday to show her character, Mandakini.
The movie also has actor Prithviraj Sukumaran in a big role.
The shooting of the movie is finished.
The film will be released around the world on April 7, 2027.
Makers of the SS Rajamouli-directed film Varanasi reportedly plan to release fresh stills of Mahesh Babu to mark his birthday on August 9.
Latest industry buzz suggests the makers have planned something different and are not expected to release a teaser, despite fan speculation.
The makers previously released stills on Priyanka Chopra's birthday last year, introducing her character Mandakini in the film.
Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and has wrapped up its shoot.
The film is described as one of the biggest Indian films ever made and is set for a worldwide release on April 7, 2027.
- Who
- Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran
- What
- The makers of the film Varanasi reportedly plan to release stills of Mahesh Babu for his birthday instead of a teaser
- Where
- Indian film industry
- When
- Mahesh Babu's birthday on August 9; the film releases worldwide on April 7, 2027
- Why
- To mark Mahesh Babu's birthday and give fans a first look at his new avatar in the film
Key facts
- Film
- Varanasi
- Director
- SS Rajamouli
- Lead Actor
- Mahesh Babu
- Cast
- Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Shoot Status
- Wrapped up
- Mahesh Babu's Birthday
- August 9
- Priyanka Chopra's Character
- Mandakini
- Release Date
- April 7, 2027 (worldwide)










