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Rajamouli’s Varanasi Dated for April 2027 as Cast Details Roles and Kenya Wildlife Shoot

New interviews spotlight a practical-first epic rooted in Ramayana material with globe-spanning location work.

Overview

  • The film is set to open in theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027.
  • Mahesh Babu plays both Rudhra and Lord Rama after a year of preparation that included Kalari posture work and running training.
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns to Indian cinema as Mandakini and requested dance sequences, with the team confirming at least one song has been shot.
  • Prithviraj Sukumaran’s antagonist Kumbha is portrayed as a wheelchair-bound character performed practically, emphasizing facial expression over physical movement.
  • The production timed a Kenya shoot to the Maasai Mara wildebeest migration with government support, reflecting Rajamouli’s preference for real sets, real animals and selective VFX.