Prabhas-Trisha's 'Varsham' Re-Release Turns into a Fan Festival Across South India

The 2004 Telugu romantic action film Varsham, starring Prabhas and Trisha, made a triumphant return to theaters on May 23, 2025, in a digitally remastered 4K version. This re-release has reignited nostalgia among fans, transforming screenings into celebratory events across southern India.

Fan Celebrations

In cities like Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, theaters witnessed enthusiastic fans dancing, cheering, and recreating iconic moments from the film. Social media platforms are flooded with videos capturing these jubilant scenes, including a father dancing with his daughter on his shoulders and fans waving umbrellas inside theaters, reminiscent of the film's memorable rain sequences .

Box Office Performance

Varsham secured the 8th position in advance ticket sales for Telugu film re-releases on BookMyShow, with 34,000 tickets sold. While it surpassed Prabhas's previous re-release Mr. Perfect, it fell short of Chiranjeevi's Indra, which sold 64,000 tickets, and registered only 19.2% of the ticket pre-sales compared to Prabhas's Salaar .

Film Legacy

Directed by Sobhan and produced by M.S. Raju Varsham was a significant milestone in Prabhas's career and marked Trisha's debut in Telugu cinema. The film's success led to remakes in Tamil (Mazhai) and Hindi (Baaghi), and it remains a beloved classic among fans.

The overwhelming response to Varsham's re-release underscores the enduring appeal of classic Telugu cinema and the deep connection fans have with these iconic films.