Rajamouli vs Fan Expectations: What to Expect on Mahesh Babu’s Birthday

Fans await a major Varanasi update as Mahesh Babu's birthday approaches on August 9.

The recent birthday wishes and set photos shared by the team of S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming film, Varanasi, for Priyanka Chopra Jonas have gained significant attention on social media. The updates showed the actress in two different looks, including an action-oriented black outfit.

As Mahesh Babu’s birthday approaches on August 9th, fans are now hoping for a major teaser release. This highlights the difference between fan expectations and Rajamouli’s planned marketing strategy for large-scale films.

With the film currently in production, including a large sequence in Hyderabad and scheduled for a global release on April 7, 2027, industry experts expect a more controlled promotional update for August 9th.

Although fans are campaigning for a teaser, Rajamouli is unlikely to rush the VFX process. Instead, he will likely follow his usual approach by releasing an official character look or a brief behind-the-scenes clip of Mahesh Babu’s character, ‘Rudhra,’ while saving full trailers for a date closer to the film’s premiere.