Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Mahesh Babu–Rajamouli Film 'Varanasi' Nears Completion in India
A big movie called Varanasi is being made by famous actor Mahesh Babu and director SS Rajamouli.
They have finished most of the important parts of the film and are now going to a big studio called Ramoji Film City to finish the rest.
The film is on schedule and should be finished by October 2026.
People expect it to come out in theaters on April 7, 2027.
Movie fans and experts think this could be one of the most expensive and exciting movies ever made in India.
Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli are filming the Telugu movie 'Varanasi'.
The shoot has wrapped most major portions and will move to Ramoji Film City next week.
Production is on schedule, aiming to finish by October 2026.
The film is slated for theatrical release on April 7, 2027.
Industry analysts expect it to be one of the most expensive Indian cinema productions.
- Who
- Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli
- What
- Shooting of the Telugu film 'Varanasi'
- When
- Major portions wrapped; next week at Ramoji Film City; expected wrap October 2026; release April 7, 2027
- Where
- Varanasi and Ramoji Film City, India
- Why
- To produce a high‑budget, high‑impact film anticipated to be a major box‑office success
- Film title
- Varanasi
- Lead actor
- Mahesh Babu
- Director
- SS Rajamouli
- Current status
- Major portions wrapped, shooting moving to Ramoji Film City
- Expected release date
- April 7, 2027