Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film Varanasi continues to dominate headlines, and with the superstar’s birthday just around the corner, fans are eagerly waiting for a special update.

Mahesh Babu will celebrate his birthday on August 9, a date that has traditionally been marked by exciting announcements or exclusive content from his upcoming films. Since Varanasi is reportedly around 80% complete, expectations for a teaser or first glimpse have reached an all-time high.

However, the latest buzz suggests that fans may not get the much-awaited glimpse this time. According to reports, the makers are planning to release only a special birthday poster featuring Mahesh Babu instead of a teaser or promotional video.

The move is said to be in line with Rajamouli’s signature promotional strategy. The ace filmmaker is known for meticulously planning every reveal and reportedly prefers to save the film’s biggest surprises for the right time rather than unveiling them on a special occasion. As a result, fans may have to wait a little longer for the first official glimpse of the film.

Meanwhile, the team is working at full speed to wrap up production ahead of its scheduled worldwide release on April 7, 2027.

The globe-trotting action adventure stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles alongside Mahesh Babu. The film is jointly produced by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya, while Academy Award-winning composer MM Keeravani is composing the music for what is expected to be one of the biggest Indian cinematic spectacles in recent years.