Varanasi, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, is set to hit theatres on April 7, 2027. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the epic adventure blends Indian mythology with science fiction and becomes the first Indian film shot in the 1.43:1 IMAX format.

 Priyanka Chopra Jonas announces return to Indian cinema

Varanasi has created significant buzz among the fans since its announcement. Starring  Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is directed by SS Rajamouli. Read on to know more.

Varanasi: Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals SS Rajamouli took almost 100 takes for one scene

Manoj Bajpayee has opened up about how the big budget of the films has become a hot topic of conversation on social media amid the ongoing buzz about Varanasi and Ramayana. He has called the discussion a PR tactic.

Manoj Bajpayee calls buzz around Ramayana, Varanasi budgets a 'PR tactic'

Several clips from the Comic Con, Mexico, went viral, claiming that SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi saw several empty seats during the film’s panel. While many call it embarrassing other show support to the makers.

'Embarrassing': SS Rajamouli's Varanasi sees empty seats at Mexico Comic Con panel; netizens react

Directed by SS Rajamouli, the movie stars South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu as Rudra. Apart from him,  Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the Mandakini and Kumbha, respectively. 

SS Rajamouli's Varanasi plot leaked? Mahesh Babu on a cosmic quest across time

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next magnum opus Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as villain Kumbha, blends Hindu mythology like Ramayana episodes with time travel across Antarctica, Africa, and Varanasi for a global April 7, 2027 theatrical release in IMAX format.


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SS Rajamouli's Varanasi: Mythology Meets Time Travel Epic 

SS Rajamouli, titled Varanasi, which will star Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, will release in April 2027 ,coinciding with the festivals of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Ram Navami.

Varanasi release date out: Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra-starrer to hit theatres on this day

Directed by SS Rajamouli, Varanasi brings together superstar Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran for an epic saga. 

What these hoardings reveal? SS Rajamouli drops major hint for Varanasi release date

What a night in Hyderabad! SS Rajamouli unveiled Varanasi in a grand event. Mahesh Babu roared in his first look as Rudhra, and Priyanka Chopra's Telugu accent was just wow.
WION was on the ground to cover the first event of this epic saga as it came alive on stage.

SS Rajamouli Unveiled the Title of His Next Magnum Opus — Varanasi! 

Priyanka Chopra is set to make a comeback to Indian screens with SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. At the film’s first grand event, which WION was also part of, the desi girl showcased her Telugu prowess. Watch.


Priyanka Chopra is Set to Make a Comeback to Indian Screens With SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi 

 The first glimpse of Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated film "Varanasi" has been finally revealed and has since been the talk of the town. Read more to know the reaction of netizens. 

Varanasi teaser X review: Netizens in awe of Mahesh Babu's grandeur portrayal in film, say'insane concept art and solid visuals'

The PM said that, “26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists in Pahalgam... My heart was full of sorrow... I had pledged to take revenge for my daughters' sindoor, and I fulfilled it with the blessings of Mahadev.”

‘Avenged my daughters’ sindoor’: PM Modi dedicates Operation Sindoor to Mahadev in Varanasi; releases 20th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

India news | Additional Commissioner of Police, Cantonment, Vidush Saxena said the woman had gone out with some youths on March 29. Her family filed a missing report on April 4 when she did not return home.

Varanasi shocker! 19-year-old gang-raped by 23 men over six days, six arrested

Hindus worldwide will be celebrating Holi on Friday but the traditional celebrations have already begun in Varanasi & Mathura. Watch in!

Holi 2025: Varanasi & Mathura celebrate festival of colours

Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it 'Vishwanath'.

India: UP CM Yogi says 'Gyanvapi not mosque, but actually Lord Shiva temple'

In WION's Poll Countdown we get you a roundup of all the latest updates in the realm of Indian politics. As part of his final campaigning for the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a mega road show in Kolkata. Watch in for more details!

India Elections: Rahul & Akhilesh to hold rally in Varanasi | PM Modi to hold roadshow in Kolkata

Seeking a third consecutive term from Varanasi, which will go to polls in the last phase on June 1, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will file his nomination papers today (Tuesday). Watch in for more updates!

India General Elections 2024: PM Modi set to file nomination from Varanasi

PM Modi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. PM Modi is seeking a third term from the constituency. Varanasi will go to polls in the seventh and last phase of the elections on June 1.

India PM Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi, offers prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat

Varanasi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over a decade after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was first named BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from northern India's Varanasi constituency, the longest-serving non-Congress prime minister of India is seeking a third re-election from the holy city.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi, 'son of Ganga', files nomination in Varanasi seeking 3rd term as MP

PM Modi files poll papers for nomination from Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) held a grand roadshow in the holy city of Varanasi, his home constituency, in Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi is seeking a third consecutive term from the seat, and will file his nomination on Tuesday (May 14).

Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi holds grand roadshow in Varanasi, to file nomination on Tuesday

Shyam Rangeela, a comedian, mimicry artist and entertainer, is all set to contest Lok Sabha elections from the Varanasi constituency in north India. The announcement of Rangeela’s candidature soon caught people’s attention, when he shared the news on his official X account.

Who is Shyam Rangeela? Comedian known for mimicking PM Modi will now contest election against him in Varanasi

Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra impressed everyone with an opulent fashion show in Varanasi. In his latest designs, he celebrated the heritage of Kashi. Bollywood stars Kriti Sanon and Ranveer Singh arrived as his show Stopper.

Manish Malhotra takes his couture to Banaras ghats

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