# Mahesh Babu ‘Varanasi’ film leak

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> Updated: 2026-08-07T04:32:12.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, a behind‑the‑scenes video from Mahesh Babu’s upcoming epic *Varanasi* was leaked online just before the actor’s birthday. The clip showed a large‑scale action sequence on the ghats of Varanasi, with the star appearing injured, prompting concerns about set security and prompting director S. S. Rajamouli to tighten monitoring.

Two days later, a 25‑second excerpt of the same film surfaced, again featuring a blood‑soaked Mahesh Babu in a brutal action scene. The short footage quickly went viral, intensifying fan excitement and calls for the material to be removed until an official reveal. No comment was issued by the makers, and the leak reinforced anticipation for the IMAX‑scaled, mythology‑infused sci‑fi adventure slated for release on 7 April 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Film Clip Leak Sparks Fan Frenzy

A 25‑second clip from Mahesh Babu's upcoming film *Varanasi* leaked online, sparking viral fan reaction ahead of his birthday; the IMAX‑scaled Rajamouli project is set for an April 2027 release.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mahesh-babus-varanasi-film-clip-leak-sparks-fan-frenzy

### 2026-08-05: Mahesh Babu's 'Varanasi' Film Leak Fuels Birthday Anticipation

A behind‑the‑scenes clip from Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film 'Varanasi' leaked before his August 9 birthday, prompting fan buzz, while the makers plan only a birthday poster and aim for an April 7, 2027 release.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mahesh-babus-varanasi-film-leak-fuels-birthday-anticipation

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