Overview
- MM Keeravani told PTI at IFFI that fans can expect grandeur in the music for Varanasi and confirmed there will be six songs.
- The film stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, with a worldwide release planned for January 2027 during Sankranti.
- An official announcement video showcases asteroid imagery across locations and eras, evokes mythic themes, and ends with Mahesh Babu wielding a trident while riding a bull.
- A widely shared but unverified synopsis describes time travel and superhero elements tied to a catastrophic event, which the makers have not confirmed.
- Trade outlets report a budget exceeding ₹1,500 crore and suggest an IMAX rollout, though these figures and formats have not been officially announced.