Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, is slated to release in theatres on April 7, 2027. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film is set to feature six songs.
Varanasi: Mahesh Babu starrer to feature six songs by MM Keeravani
As quoted by 123Telugu, music composer MM Keeravani confirmed that Varanasi will feature six songs. Apparently, the composer appeared at a public event, where he revealed that work on the background score is set to begin in September 2026. Moreover, the musician is aiming to complete the work by January next year.
More about Varanasi
Varanasi is set in 2027, when the world faces an existential crisis as a massive asteroid named Shambhavi is on a direct collision course with the city of Varanasi. A rugged archaeologist and explorer named Rudhra is recruited for a high-stakes, globetrotting mission to recover an ancient cosmic artifact. He is joined by Mandakini, a fierce historian and skilled marksman.
The synopsis further reveals that their quest turns into a high-tech sci-fi thriller spanning the jungles of Africa, the icy landscapes of Antarctica, and various locations across Europe, as they are pursued by Kumbha, a tech-genius villain. It also suggests that the key to preventing a future catastrophe lies hidden within the city’s mythical past.
With Mahesh Babu in the lead, the film features Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran as co-leads. Moreover, with extensive VFX work and multiple shooting schedules, the film is expected to wrap up filming by October 2026.
Reportedly, the Ramayana episode featured in the film is said to focus entirely on the intense battle between Lord Rama and Kumbhakarna, marking Mahesh Babu’s appearance as Lord Rama. The sequence is also said to feature Lord Hanuman and the Vanara Sena.
Moreover, characters such as Sita ma and King Ravana, along with several other key figures from the epic, are reportedly not part of this particular episode, as the film explores only this specific chapter of the Ramayana. However, this remains a report, and the makers have not officially confirmed these details.
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