Will Rajamouli Decision Cause a Delay in Varanasi?

Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film Varanasi is one of the most awaited projects in Indian cinema. The film is being directed by S.S. Rajamouli and has been in production for more than two years. The movie is currently planned for a grand theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Mahesh Babu has already completed most of his shooting work for Varanasi. He has also started dubbing for his character. However, one important portion is still pending. This is said to be Mahesh Babu’s introduction episode, which requires around one week of shooting.

The interesting point is that Mahesh Babu is reportedly being relieved from the current schedule after completing his major portions. The pending introduction sequence will be shot at a later stage. This has now created questions among fans about whether the break could affect the film’s shooting plans or release date.

There is also curiosity about whether Mahesh Babu will return at the right time to complete the introduction episode. Since the sequence is planned separately, the team will have to coordinate the actor’s dates with Rajamouli’s shooting schedule. If everything goes according to the current plan, the pending work can be completed without creating a major problem.

Priyanka Chopra has also completed her major portions of the film, while several portions involving Prithviraj Sukumaran have already been filmed. Rajamouli is reportedly focusing on completing the remaining shooting work as soon as possible. At the same time, the director has started concentrating on the post-production activities.

The team is also looking at the promotional plans for Varanasi. Rajamouli is expected to promote the film on a large scale in India and overseas. Discussions are reportedly taking place with an international studio for the English release of the film.

For now, there is no official confirmation that Varanasi has been postponed. The reported break for Mahesh Babu is connected to the remaining shooting schedule and does not automatically mean a change in the release date. The April 7, 2027 release remains the announced date, while the makers continue to work on completing the film as planned.