SS Rajamouli's Varanasi MAJOR update: Makers lock release date of Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra flick! Official announcement soon

Ending all speculations and reigniting the excitement among moviegoers, the release date of SS Rajamouli's Varanasi has finally been locked. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles, the GlobeTrotter action adventure will likely hit the theatres on April 7, 2027.

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What was until now industry chatter is quickly solidifying into a calculated release plan. The date has surfaced through trade circles rather than official publicity, a move that has only intensified curiosity around the project.

Ground Buzz Builds Ahead of Announcement

Interestingly, the early momentum isn’t digital — it’s physical. Outdoor promotions in Varanasi have appeared ahead of any formal statement, an old-school tactic that signals confidence from the makers and sparks grassroots attention.

According to trade analyst and cine critic Taran Adarsh, the makers haven't made an official announcement about the locked release date. However, according to him, "Hoardings have surfaced across #Varanasi city, further fuelling the buzz and multiplying the speculation manifold... An OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT is expected TONIGHT [fingers crossed]." (sic)

His post on X read, "SS RAJAMOULI'S MUCH-AWAITED BIGGIE 'VARANASI' TO RELEASE ON 7 APRIL 2027?... There's tremendous speculation that master storyteller #SSRajamouli's much-awaited biggie #Varanasi is gearing up for a worldwide release on [Wednesday] 7 April 2027." (sic)

A Strategic Release Window!

The choice of date appears commercially driven. Rather than a routine Friday opening, the film is targeting a holiday cluster that historically boosts theatrical occupancy across markets.

Further, breaking down the story behind the tentative release date, Adarsh wrote, "Now to the most important question: Why has #SSRajamouli chosen 7 April 2027?... Here's the answer... [Wednesday] 7 April: #Ugadi [Wednesday] 7 April: #GudiPadwa [Wednesday] 14 April: #AmbedkarJayanti [Thursday] 15 April: #RamNavami" (sic)

The calendar effectively offers an extended first week z a formula previously associated with Rajamouli’s event films.

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Project Snapshot

Mounted as a large-scale action drama, Varanasi pairs Mahesh Babu in a physically demanding lead with Priyanka Chopra in a pivotal role, while Prithviraj Sukumaran is expected to bring antagonistic weight. Backed by premium production design, international locations and a seasoned technical crew, the film is positioned as a pan-India theatrical tentpole rather than a conventional release.