SS Rajamouli’s Epic Adventure: Varanasi Release Details

New Delhi, November 17, 2025: The film, which was previously known as Banarasi or under the working title SSMB29, has officially been named Varanasi. The title was unveiled by filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli at a grand fan event, which was attended by approximately 50,000 people.

Projected Release Date

The worldwide theatrical release of Varanasi is currently being planned for January 2027, a date that is expected to coincide with the Sankranti festival. However, a summer 2027 release has also been mentioned by the film’s music composer.

Article on the Film’s Release (Passive Voice)

A highly anticipated announcement was made by director S. S. Rajamouli on November 15, 2025. The title of his next mega-project, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, was revealed as ‘Varanasi’ at a spectacular event in Hyderabad.

The film is being touted as a grand, time-travel action-adventure, with plot elements being drawn from Hindu mythology. The movie is being made in the Telugu language but will be released worldwide in multiple dubbed versions. A massive budget of approximately $120 million is being allocated for the project, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced.

The release of Varanasi is being targeted for January 2027, coinciding with the Sankranti festival, although a summer 2027 window was also suggested. The film will be exhibited in the ‘Premier Large-Scale Format’ for IMAX screens, which is a significant new technology being introduced. The first teaser, showcasing Mahesh Babu’s character, Rudhra, was shown to the ecstatic audience, and the overall scale of the project has been hailed by industry experts.