Updated On: 29 January, 2026 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, will release on April 7, 2027. The film is set for a festive Ugadi–Gudi Padwa weekend and will be shot exclusively for IMAX

Team of Varanasi
In November, the makers of director SS Rajamouli's upcoming film organised a grand event to announce the title of their film. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, the film has been titled Varanasi. Rajamouli is one of the most prolific makers of Indian cinema and represented Indian cinema at global platforms. Now, the makers have locked the release date for the film. Varanasi will be released on April 7, 2027.
Rajamouli's Varanasi will be released a little over a year later. The film will be released on the occasion of Ugadi and Gudi Padwa in 2027. Apart from the festive weekend, the film will also enjoy the benefit of Ambedkar Jayanti holiday on April 14, 2027.