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    • Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu congratulate Padma awardees Dharmendra, Mammootty: 'A moment of pride'

      Celebrities including Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu and Mohanlal congratulated the Padma Awards 2026 winners after the list was announced on January 25. They praised legends such as Dharmendra, Mammootty and R Madhavan, calling the honours a proud moment for Indian cinema.

    • Mahesh Babu hails Priyanka Chopra as ‘uncompromising and formidable’ after the bluff trailer release

      Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu praised his Varanasi co-star Priyanka Chopra as “uncompromising and formidable” after watching the newly released trailer of her upcoming action thriller The Bluff. The film, set to release on February 25, 2026 on Prime Video, showcases Chopra in a powerful pirate role and has drawn strong reactions from industry peers.

    • SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi release date to be announced soon, makers eye Rama Navami 2027

      SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic Varanasi is expected to lock its release date soon, with reports suggesting a Ram Navami 2027 launch. The makers are likely to make an official announcement in the coming months.

    • Mahesh Babu - Priyanka Chopra’s Varanasi to make history with teaser screening in Paris

      Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming film Varanasi, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, is set to make history with its teaser screening at Paris’ iconic Le Grand Rex. The Rs 1300-crore epic marks Priyanka’s Telugu debut and is slated for a Sankranthi 2027 theatrical release.

    • Mahesh Babu takes a break from SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, heads out on family holiday ahead of New Year

      Mahesh Babu was spotted at Hyderabad airport with wife Namrata Shirodkar and their children as he took a brief New Year break from SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. Videos of the actor’s stylish airport appearance quickly went viral, once again delighting fans on social media.

    • Varanasi: Priyanka Chopra reveals the budget for Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli’s next

      SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema with a strong global vision. The film is already among the most anticipated releases.

    • Director Ajay Bhupathi claims 'zero involvement' of Mahesh Babu, Raveena Tandon in launching Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni and Rasha Thadani

      Director Ajay Bhupathi revealed that neither Mahesh Babu nor Raveena Tandon are involved in their children’s Telugu debut in Srinivasa Mangapuram. He emphasized that both families have full trust in him, with Jaya Krishna’s family not even knowing the story of the film.

    • Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli’s Varanasi streaming rights could fetch Rs 1000 crore globally: Reports

      Director S.S.Rajamouli’s upcoming Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has already generated massive pre-release buzz. Now there are reports that global OTT platforms are eyeing its digital rights for a potential Rs 1000 crore.

    • Lakshmi Manchu opens up on legacy pressure, gender barriers, and patriarchy in Telugu cinema; says, 'I’ll beat Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar if...'

      Lakshmi Manchu reflected on growing up under Mohan Babu’s towering legacy, sharing how emotional pressure, cultural expectations, and industry patriarchy shaped her journey and pushed her to constantly prove her identity beyond her surname.

    • Namrata Shirodkar calls Shilpa Shirodkar her ‘first best friend’ as she celebrates sister’s comeback and birthday 

      Namrata Shirodkar marked sister Shilpa Shirodkar’s birthday with a heartfelt note celebrating her long-awaited screen comeback, calling her the first best friend and expressing pride in her renewed journey in cinema.

    • SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi unveils synopsis; Mahesh Babu-Priyanka Chopra starrer to be a time-travel saga

      SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi promises a monumental time-travel saga starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The story spans continents and eras, exploring an asteroid strike in Varanasi and a mysterious saviour’s mission to prevent a global catastrophe, blending mythology, fantasy, and action on an unprecedented scale.

    • Varanasi not being made at Rs 1200-1300 cr budget, read to know SS Rajamouli’s master plan

      SS Rajamouli’s upcoming action-adventure Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is generating massive buzz, but reports of a Rs 1200–1300 crore budget are false.

    • SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi faces title dispute after grand launch with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra

      SS Rajamouli’s new film Varanasi has run into trouble as another production house claims prior rights to the title, sparking a dispute over ownership soon after the Mahesh Babu–Priyanka Chopra project was announced.

    • When Mahesh Babu spoke about always choosing Telugu films over Bollywood projects: "I wouldn't want to do Hindi films..."

      Actor Mahesh Babu, one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars, has long been vocal about his deep connection to his home industry. In a resurfaced interview, he once again explained why he chooses to stay committed to Telugu films, describing the industry as his true “emotion.”

    • Varanasi teaser: From Antarctica to Africa, says Rajamouli as Mahesh Babu rides a bull as Rudra

      The buzz around SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi hit a new high when he unveiled the long-awaited teaser at a massive Ramoji Film City event. Around fifty thousand fans showed up, but entry was restricted to those holding special passport-style passes that instantly turned into prized collectibles.

    • Varanasi: Mahesh Babu plays Lord Rama, SS Rajamouli confirms at the GlobeTrotter event

      Fans were buzzing after SS Rajamouli confirmed that Mahesh Babu will appear as Lord Rama in a key sequence of Varanasi, a major chapter of his ambitious Globetrotter project, sparking massive excitement.

    • Varanasi first look out: Mahesh Babu’s Trishul look stuns crowd

      SS Rajamouli unveiled his Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran action epic titled Varanasi at a packed Ramoji Film City event, where thousands watched the title and motion posters light up giant screens.

    • SS Rajamouli–Mahesh Babu’s Globetrotter to skip teaser and drop full trailer directly: Reports

      Director SS Rajamouli and superstar Mahesh Babu are skipping the traditional teaser and will unveil the full trailer of Globetrotter directly at a grand event in Ramoji Film City. The action-adventure film, also starring Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has already generated massive buzz with an energetic song by Shruti Haasan and interactive fan activities.

    • Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli’s Globetrotter trailer release: Know when and where to watch the grand event

      SS Rajamouli’s much-awaited action-adventure Globetrotter will have its grand launch on November 15, live-streamed exclusively on JioHotstar. The event will feature electrifying performances and the global premiere of the film’s teaser.

    • SSMB29 Globetrotter event: What all can fans expect from the grand launch

      The highly awaited SSMB29 Globetrotter event is set to take place on November 15, 2025, unveiling the official title of SS Rajamouli’s next film.

    • Priyanka Chopra shares Hyderabad moments, tags Mahesh Babu ahead of first on-screen collaboration

      Priyanka Chopra has resumed work after celebrating the festive season, flying to Hyderabad for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film SSMB29 with Mahesh Babu, marking their first on-screen collaboration and a major cinematic event.

    • Shilpa Shirodkar on brother in-law Mahesh Babu: "He has no jealousy or malice, only wants the best for everyone"

      Shilpa Shirodkar, promoting her comeback film Jatadhara, praised her brother-in-law Mahesh Babu, calling him humble, kind, and free of jealousy, saying he always wants the best for everyone around him.

    • Sonakshi Sinha hails Telugu industry ahead of Jatadhara release, says, "Work-life balance is better there”

      Sonakshi Sinha makes her Telugu debut with Jatadhara, a supernatural thriller starring Sudheer Babu and Shilpa Shirodkar, where she plays the antagonist Dhanapisachini. The bilingual film releases on November 7.

    • Who Is Jaanvi Swarup? Mahesh Babu’s 19-year-old niece ready to make her Telugu film debut

      Mahesh Babu’s niece and Krishna’s granddaughter, Jaanvi Swarup, daughter of Manjula Ghattamaneni and Sanjay Swarup, is set to make her Telugu film debut, continuing the celebrated Ghattamaneni family legacy in cinema.

    • Ahead of SSMB29 teaser, Mahesh Babu enjoys vacation in Maldives

      Mahesh Babu paused his upcoming SS Rajamouli project, SSMB29, to unwind in the Maldives. After months of intense filming, the superstar took a peaceful break, and fans can’t stop gushing over his vacation photos.

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