April 2026

Interacting with the attendees of CCXP Mexico 2026, Rajamouli said that Varanasi, headlined by Superstar Mahesh Babu, is his most ambitious film yet. He added that he always dreams big about his films.

Talking about Varanasi’s production design, Rajamouli stated, “India’s ancient temples and architectural brilliance have always fascinated me. For Varanasi, the palace sequences and the city’s majestic aura draw inspiration from the timeless glory of Kasi and our rich temple architecture.”

The biggie is set to hit the big screens on April 7, 2027. Priyanka Chopra plays the female lead, and Prithviraj Sukumaran essays the role of antagonist. KL Narayana of Sri Durga Arts is the producer. MM Keeravani is the music composer.

While promoting his new release, Jetlee, Ritesh Rana told audiences not to expect Mathu Vadhalara kind of comedy in the film. According to him, the fun element in the comedy thriller is purely driven by the character traits of the protagonist.

“Before it was a thriller-comedy, now it has become a comedy-thriller. The story didn’t change. A few elements were created to match Satya’s style. The male lead wakes up in the washroom, and someone would have hurt him by piercing a pen in his stomach. Who wanted to kill the hero and why? This forms the crux of the film,” said Ritesh Rana.

Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha plays the female lead. Jetlee also stars Vennela Kishore, Ajay, Viva Harsha, and Kabir Duhan Singh in key roles. The film is produced by Chiranjeevi (Cherry) and Hemalatha Pedamallu under the Clap Entertainment banner and is presented by Mythri Movie Makers.