Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Varanasi Release Date Set for 2027
SS Rajamouli's new film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, is set to release in 2027.
The film, which has themes of time travel, adventure, and mythology, was expected to release in 2026.
However, the team has now confirmed that it will arrive in cinema halls in 2027.
The planned release date is April 15, which is Ram Navami, a significant festival in India.
This date is chosen because the film features an avatar of Lord Ram, similar to Rajamouli's previous film RRR.
The team is also considering shooting parts of the film in Ayodhya, near the Ram Mandir, subject to permissions.
Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, is confirmed to release in 2027.
The film's themes include time travel, adventure, and mythology.
The planned release date is April 15, 2027, coinciding with Ram Navami.
The film features an avatar of Lord Ram, similar to Rajamouli's previous film RRR.
The team is considering shooting parts of the film in Ayodhya, near the Ram Mandir, subject to permissions.
- Who
- SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu
- What
- Release date announcement for the film Varanasi
- When
- April 15, 2027 (Ram Navami)
- Where
- Cinema halls worldwide
- Why
- Strategic timing due to the film's mythological themes and the significance of Ram Navami
- Film Title
- Varanasi
- Director
- SS Rajamouli
- Lead Actor
- Mahesh Babu
- Expected Release Date
- April 15, 2027 (Ram Navami)
- Production Locations
- India, Kenya
- Themes
- Time Travel, Adventure, Mythological
- Significant Element
- Avatar of Lord Ram