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  In exciting news for Indian cinema fans, Varanasi , the much-anticipated collaboration between legendary director S.S. Rajamouli and Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu , now has an official release date . According to Variety , the film is set to open in theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027 . This announcement marks a major milestone in one of the most stormingly buzzed about Indian films of the decade, combining Rajamouli’s signature cinematic scale with Mahesh Babu’s pan-India star power.   What We Know About Varanasi Varanasi unites some of Indian cinema’s biggest names and promises a high-impact theatrical experience: Director: S.S. Rajamouli — internationally renowned for hits like RRR and Baahubali . Lead Actor: Mahesh Babu in a starring role. Co-Stars: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Although details on the plot remain under wraps, Varanasi is shaping up to be an epic globe-spanning adventure — a blend of mythologi...

  Friday OTT Releases This Week Friday continues to be the most important release day for OTT platforms, with new films and web series arriving across languages and genres. This week’s Friday OTT releases focus largely on crime thrillers, psychological dramas, and experimental storytelling. Here’s a clear look at what’s releasing and what each title is about.   New Web Series & Movies Releasing This Friday Daldal Daldal is a psychological crime thriller centered on a senior Mumbai police officer investigating a series of disturbing murders. As the case unfolds, the investigation exposes deep-rooted corruption and personal conflicts within the system. The series focuses on mind games, moral dilemmas, and intense police work.   Devkhel Devkhel is a Marathi psychological crime drama set in a Konkan village troubled by mysterious deaths during Holi Pournima. An investigating officer arrives to separate superstition from reality while facing resistance from l...

If you just walked out of the theater after watching Ranveer Singh transform into the lethal Hamza Ali Mazari, you likely have one burning question: Is Jaskirat Singh Rangi a real person? The movie Dhurandhar blurs the lines between history and folklore so effectively that it’s hard to tell where the files end and the script begins. Here is the definitive breakdown of what is true and what a cinematic masterstroke is. The Verdict: Is Jaskirat Real? No. Jaskirat Singh Rangi is a fictional character but represents real intelligence assets. While the internet is buzzing with theories about him being based on the late Major Mohit Sharma (who famously infiltrated terrorist groups under the alias Iftikhar Bhatt), the filmmakers and courts have clarified that the character is fictional.    However, there is a brilliant "Easter Egg" that proves his fictional nature lies within a Cinematic Universe: In Aditya Dhar’s previous blockbuster, Uri: The Surgical Strike, the characte...

  If you have been online recently, you might have seen a lot of anger directed at SS Rajamouli, the director of Baahubali and RRR . People are upset because of something he said about Lord Hanuman during the launch of his new movie, Varanasi . Police complaints have even been filed! But before we jump to conclusions, let’s look at what actually happened. What Happened at the Event? Rajamouli was launching his massive new movie, Varanasi (starring Mahesh Babu). The event was huge, with thousands of fans. But then, disaster struck. The technical systems failed, and the teaser couldn't play on the big screen. For a perfectionist like Rajamouli, this was a nightmare. He was stressed, embarrassed, and emotional. The Controversial Comment In his frustration, Rajamouli took the mic and spoke about his father (a big devotee) and his wife. He said: "I don't believe in God. My dad said Hanuman will take care of everything. Is this how he takes care? I am angry." ...

The "Real" Spy Story We Wasn't Ready For The trailer for Dhurandhar has arrived, and it is nothing like the polished spy films we are used to. Moving away from the "gentleman spy" image, this film dives straight into the violence and grime of a mission deep inside Karachi. With a release date set for December 5, 2025 , and a massive cast led by Ranveer Singh , this film is shaping up to be the year's biggest cinematic event. Here is everything you need to know about the trailer that has the internet buzzing. 1. Not Just another Spy Movie: The Lyari Connection Unlike the high-flying adventures we are used to, Dhurandhar takes us into the narrow, dangerous lanes of Lyari, Karachi. The film is marketed as being based on "incredible true events," focusing on the "Unknown Men". The mysterious operatives credited with eliminating hostile targets on foreign soil.    The story seems to blend the real-life gang wars of Karachi with high-s...

The wait is over. Director S.S. Rajamouli, the man behind global hits like RRR, has dropped the first look, officially titled Varanasi to the World , for his highly ambitious new project. What was known as Globe Trotter is now confirmed to be a massive, time-traveling adventure starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.  Here is a simple breakdown of the massive spectacle Rajamouli just revealed. 1. The Core Idea: Global Quest Across Time The film is not just an Indian story; it’s a globe-trotting expedition that is deeply anchored in India’s spiritual past. The trailer starts with a cosmic event: an asteroid named 'Shambhavi' falling to Earth, scattering powerful fragments across the world. These fragments are the sources of ancient energy that kick off a global quest. The movie is set across vast stretches of time, reaching back to 7200 BCE, which is ancient Ramayana times, and moving into the present.  Special mention: Maa Chinnamasta is shown i...