Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Film Clip Leak Sparks Fan Frenzy

A 25‑second clip from the upcoming Indian film *Varanasi* starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran was leaked online ahead of the actor's August 8 birthday. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the mythology‑infused sci‑fi action‑adventure is being shot for IMAX and is slated for release on April 7, 2027. The brief footage, showing a blood‑soaked Mahesh Babu in a brutal action sequence, quickly went viral on social media, prompting both excitement and calls from fans to delete the material and wait for an official reveal.

The leak has intensified anticipation for the film, which has already been described as a major event‑scale production. No comment has been issued by the makers, but the viral spread underscores the high level of public interest in Rajamouli's first collaboration with the Telugu superstar.