📌 Key Points
- Varanasi craze explodes: 5 projects line up before Mahesh’s global release!
- India’s costliest film: Varanasi budget hits a staggering Rs. 1400 Crores!
- Mahesh’s global leap: Rajamouli bypasses Pan-India, targets 3000 Cr worldwide!
- Post-Varanasi war: Sandeep Vanga leads studios vying for Mahesh’s next!
Superstar Mahesh Babu’s appeal is soaring, particularly with Rajamouli’s much-awaited Varanasi still over a year away. Yet, demonstrating his unparalleled stardom, Mahesh already has an astounding five major films lined up. This incredible queue of projects proves why directors and producers are eagerly collaborating with Telugu cinema’s reigning superstar, even before his next magnum opus.
Varanasi: Global Star on the Rise
Superstar Mahesh Babu’s stature has reached an unprecedented level, with his craze skyrocketing due to the upcoming film `Varanasi`, directed by Rajamouli. Even though `Varanasi`’s release is still over a year away, with a scheduled worldwide premiere on April 7th next year, five projects are already in the queue, demonstrating Mahesh’s unparalleled appeal. Directors and producers are eagerly lining up to collaborate with him.
Mahesh Babu is currently immersed in the shooting of `Varanasi`, a truly global film helmed by the visionary Rajamouli. Crafted to international standards, this movie aims to conquer the global market. Priyanka Chopra stars as the heroine, while Prithviraj Sukumaran plays a negative role. K.S. Narayana is producing this colossal venture under the Sri Durga Arts banner, with an approximate budget of Rs. 1400 crores, making it currently the most expensive movie in India. This film is poised to transform Mahesh Babu’s career, positioning him as a global star, a remarkable feat considering he hasn’t even done a Pan-India movie until now. Rajamouli is reportedly planning an unprecedented release and marketing campaign, targeting over three thousand crores in collections. Mahesh, along with the entire film fraternity and his fans, eagerly awaits this cinematic spectacle.
Despite `Varanasi`’s distant release date, the queue to make a film with Mahesh Babu is growing rapidly. Several major production houses are vying for his next project. Mythri Movie Makers is reportedly at the forefront, making strong efforts to secure Mahesh’s first film after `Varanasi`. Sun Pictures and Hombale Films are also said to be in contention, alongside two other prominent Hindi production houses that are already in the process of narrating stories to the superstar.
Future Projects: Directors Battle for Mahesh
Among the directors planning to work with Mahesh, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is reportedly a front-runner. He shares a good rapport with Mahesh, and although a collaboration for `Animal` didn’t materialize, Sandeep Reddy Vanga has stated in multiple interviews that he will soon meet Mahesh with another compelling story. If all goes well, a film with Sandeep is a distinct possibility. Additionally, Kollywood, Bollywood, and other Telugu directors are reportedly preparing stories tailored for Mahesh.
However, all these discussions are currently in the primary stages. Mahesh is fully committed to the `Varanasi` shoot. While he does listen to stories when he finds time, no definitive decision has been made yet. It is expected that he will finalize his next project only after `Varanasi`’s release and based on its monumental result. Nevertheless, several major production houses are already prepared to offer advances. With `Varanasi` set to solidify Mahesh Babu’s status as a global star, expectations for his subsequent films are enormous. Stay tuned for further updates.
Looking Ahead
While the industry awaits, Mahesh’s dedication to Varanasi is absolute. With Rajamouli’s vision set to solidify his global stature, his subsequent project will be monumental. We predict the Superstar’s post-Varanasi announcement will redefine cinematic grandeur, watched globally!
