RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED: Apr 7, 2027 (Ugadi/Gudi Padwa). SS Rajamouli's next after RRR (global phenomenon, Oscar winner). Cast: Mahesh Babu (dual role: Rudhra + Lord Rama) · Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Mandakini — Telugu debut, away from Hindi cinema 7 yrs) · Prithviraj Sukumaran (Kumbha, antagonist). Music: MM Keeravani (Oscar: Naatu Naatu). Budget: ₹1,000–1,200 Cr — most expensive Indian film ever (revenue-share model with cast). IMAX: First Indian film in IMAX 1.43:1 landscape format. TEASER GLOBAL ROLLOUT: Nov 15, 2025 — GlobeTrotter event Ramoji Film City (40,000+ fans, 100×132 ft IMAX screen; covered by Polygon, CinemaBlend, DiscussingFilm, Variety, Inverse) · Jan 5, 2026 — Premiere at Le Grand Rex Paris (world's largest cinema hall) — FIRST Indian film screened there. International reaction: called 'Rajamouli's boldest cinematic universe yet'. James Cameron (Dec 2025 video call) offered to shoot second-unit sequences. STORY: Spans 512 CE to year 2071 (asteroid threat) — Africa, Antarctica, underground Varanasi caves, incorporates actual Ramayana episode. Single film ~3 hrs (NOT two parts — Rajamouli confirmed to ScreenRant). Priyanka Chopra on Fallon: '14 months filming, 6 more to go = 20 months total'. Mahesh Babu wrapped Georgia schedule Mar 10, 2026 — Antarctica next (4th feature film ever to shoot there, 1st Indian). DEALS: Netflix global digital rights (record-breaking). Phars Films ₹160 Cr overseas rights offer (highest-ever Indian film). SkyBlue Cinematix worldwide brand integration deal. 120+ countries theatrical release planned.