Varanasi to release on April 7, 2027 – Viral hoardings fuel release date talk

A few hoardings around Varanasi with the message "April 7, 2027 – In Theatres" have gone viral.

• Varanasi starring Mahesh Babu may release on April 7, 2027, per viral hoardings
• No official confirmation yet from SS Rajamouli or the film's cast
• Varanasi is a mega-budget film with Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumar

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SS Rajamouli's upcoming magnum opus Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumar, seems to have got a release date. There are reports that the much-anticipated movie is going to be released on April 7, 2027.

The mega budget, Varanasi, is one of the most ambitious Indian projects in the works.

A few hoardings around Varanasi with the message "April 7, 2027 – In Theatres" have gone viral.

These hoarding have gone viral on social media and many fans are pointing out that the hoardings' visual style and theme are very similar to what the movie is rumoured to be about.

VARANASI ON 7 APRIL 2027 ?

Multiple Hoardings placed randomly across the city #Varanasi and letting curiosity do the talking. It mentions April 7th, 2027 in cinemas!! Keep guessing… 💥💥💥@urstrulyMahesh@ssrajamouli@VaranasiMovie !! pic.twitter.com/zRI422u7kR — Mahesh Babu News🦁 (@MaheshBabuNews) January 29, 2026

This led many to think that this could be the movie's planned release date. Though there is no confirmation from Rajamouli or the star's cast.

The date mentioned is said to be the same as Ugadi, a holiday that is often chosen for big movie releases in the South. This adds to the excitement. This timing has only fueled speculation, though the makers have not yet made an official statement confirming the date.

What's cooking bro @VaranasiMovie 🫨@urstrulyMahesh#Varanasipic.twitter.com/HXLwQguUZl — Pandu Gadu 2.0 (@PanduGadu2_0) January 29, 2026

Also read: Priyanka Chopra heads back to Hyderabad to resume shoot of SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

Varanasi has a huge budget, reportedly close to Rs 1,300 crore, and also stars Madhavan, Prakash Raj, and other well-known actors in pivotal roles.

The film is produced by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya, and MM Keeravaani is doing the music.

Fans are excited about Varanasi, and even the smallest hint about it on social media is enough to get people talking. The wait for official confirmation has only made the excitement grow.