Mahesh Babu Wishes SS Rajamouli on Birthday: ‘Cannot Wait for the World to See What We’re Creating’

October 10, 2026

Mumbai: Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu extended a heartfelt birthday wish to filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Saturday, expressing excitement about their upcoming film Varanasi and saying he cannot wait for audiences worldwide to see what they are creating together.

Mahesh Babu shared a picture of Rajamouli laughing on his official Instagram account and accompanied it with a special message celebrating the filmmaker and their collaboration.

“Wishing you the most memorable birthday yet @ssrajamouli sir… Cannot wait for the world to see what we are creating together,” the actor wrote.

The birthday message has added to the anticipation surrounding Varanasi, one of the most awaited projects in Telugu cinema, which brings Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli together for the first time.

Jr NTR Also Wishes SS Rajamouli on His Birthday

Actor Jr NTR also shared a birthday message for Rajamouli, posting a candid picture of himself hugging the filmmaker from behind.

Alongside the photograph, the RRR actor wrote, “Happy Birthday to the man who keeps raising the bar and then jumps over it himself. Love you Jakkanna @ssrajamouli.”

Rajamouli has worked with Jr NTR on successful projects, including RRR, which received international recognition. The actor’s birthday message reflected their long-standing professional association.

Varanasi Shooting Nears Completion, Post-Production Underway

Meanwhile, Varanasi is moving ahead with its production schedule. Producer SS Karthikeya recently revealed that only four to five days of shooting remained and that post-production work was progressing simultaneously.

Speaking about the film’s progress, Karthikeya said the team expected to complete the remaining work by January 2027, provided everything proceeded according to plan.

The film features Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. The project has attracted considerable attention because of its scale and Rajamouli’s track record of delivering ambitious cinematic productions.

Varanasi Release Date Set for April 7, 2027

Varanasi is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on April 7, 2027. The film marks a major collaboration between Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran joining the principal cast.

With the production nearing its final stage and post-production underway, the makers are working towards the scheduled release. Mahesh Babu’s birthday message has further highlighted the actor’s excitement about presenting the film to audiences around the world.