SS Rajamouli's Varanasi Features Global Mission to Stop Asteroid Threat
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi, set for release on April 7, 2027, stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, an archaeologist on a mission to recover an ancient cosmic artifact. Joined by Priyanka Chopra Jonas's Mandakini, the duo embarks on a global quest across Africa, Antarctica, and Europe to prevent an asteroid named Shambhavi from colliding with Varanasi. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Kumbha, a tech-savvy antagonist pursuing them in this high-tech sci-fi thriller.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: news18, wion. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 8 Aug, 10:35 am. Other outlets followed.