SS Rajamouli Left Furious After Mahesh Babu Starrer Varanasi
SS Rajamouli Left Furious After Mahesh Babu Starrer Varanasi
In an unexpected and deeply disappointing turn of events, the highly anticipated visuals from S S Rajamouli’s upcoming epic Varanasi were leaked online just hours before their grand reveal. The Mahesh Babu–led adventure spectacle was set to showcase its official title teaser during the Globetrotter event in Hyderabad on November 15, 2025, but the premature leak dampened the build-up surrounding the film’s big moment.
Rajamouli Breaks Silence at Event: “All in Vain”
Addressing the incident at the Hyderabad event, an emotional and visibly upset Rajamouli expressed his frustration over the security breach. The filmmaker revealed that despite meticulous precautions, the leak occurred during the technical run-through.
“After midnight last night, even after taking a lot of precautions, while screening and reviewing more testing videos, someone shot it with a drone and leaked it,” Rajamouli said.
“We sourced the best LEDs from across the country and set up such a large screen. For this, we arranged dozens of generators. Yet, it was all in vain.”
The footage, intended only for internal testing ahead of the event, was reportedly recorded with a drone and spread rapidly across social media, revealing Mahesh Babu’s look and the film’s title before the official announcement. – SS Rajamouli Left Furious After Mahesh Babu Starrer Varanasi
What We Know About Varanasi
Varanasi is shaping up to be one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious films to date. Led by Mahesh Babu, the project marks another massive vision from Rajamouli, who is known for reimagining cinematic scale with every film he helms.
The story follows Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, an explorer and time-traveler, in a globe-spanning adventure grounded in African folklore, myth, and classic action-adventure influences reminiscent of Indiana Jones. Early glimpses have hinted at a never-before-seen avatar for the superstar.
Joining the ensemble are:
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini, a mysterious femme fatale
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Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha, the film’s menacing antagonist
Speaking about the project, Prithviraj shared that it took only minutes of narration for him to be convinced:
“I was blown away after just five minutes into the narration. The scale, the vision, the ambition—it’s S.S. Rajamouli pushing his extremes to places never seen before.”
SS Rajamouli Left Furious After Mahesh Babu Starrer Varanasi
Release Date Expected Soon
While the makers have not officially confirmed the release date, industry reports suggest that Varanasi is eyeing a March 25, 2027 worldwide theatrical release. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the production team to unveil the visuals formally and share an update following the leak.
Despite the setback, the hype around Varanasi continues to surge, with audiences anticipating another groundbreaking cinematic experience from the Rajamouli–Mahesh Babu collaboration.
SS Rajamouli Left Furious After Mahesh Babu Starrer Varanasi
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