
Mahesh Babu shared a behind-the-scenes picture from the sets of his upcoming film Varanasi to wish director SS Rajamouli on his birthday on 10 October. The actor wrote on X, 'Wishing you the most memorable birthday yet… Cannot wait for the world to see what we are creating together.' Jr NTR also posted a playful photo and a heartfelt message.

Rajamouli's Varanasi is a time-travel adventure drama reportedly made on a budget of Rs 1,300 to 1,400 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film ever. It stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 7 April 2027.
Both outlets report the same birthday wishes and Varanasi set photo, with uniform facts, the budget estimate of Rs 1,400 crore and the 7 April 2027 release date, presented without policy or government framing. The coverage is straight wire-style reporting: identical quotes, same behind-the-scenes image description, and no sourcing conflict. With no political or regulatory dimension to the story, the neutral framing is neither a choice nor a slant, it is the natural fit for an entertainment update.
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Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), timesnownews.com (neutral report)
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