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Mahesh Babu Ditches Rugged 'Varanasi' Look, Returns Clean-Shaven After 600-Day Shoot
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:42
Mahesh Babu Ditches Rugged 'Varanasi' Look, Returns Clean-Shaven After 600-Day Shoot
- •South superstar Mahesh Babu has unveiled a new clean-shaven look, contrasting his rugged avatar for SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi'.
- •Fans are enthusiastically reacting to his transformed appearance, associating it with his classic screen charm.
- •Mahesh Babu recently completed his 600-day shooting schedule for 'Varanasi', where he plays the character of Rudra.
- •The film, directed by SS Rajamouli, also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the villain Kumbha.
- •'Varanasi' is described as a large-scale globe-trotting adventure and is set for release on April 7, 2027.
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Mahesh Babu officially wrapped up his portion of the shooting for SS Rajamouli's film Varanasi on September 22, 2026, following a schedule that lasted approximately 606 days since January 2025.
In SS Rajamouli's upcoming globe-trotting adventure film Varanasi, Priyanka Chopra Jonas portrays the character Mandakini, while Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the villainous role of Kumbha alongside Mahesh Babu.
Directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the highly anticipated film Varanasi is scheduled to hit theaters globally on April 7, 2027.
