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Priyanka Chopra Excited for Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' After 7-Year Bollywood Hiatus

Priyanka Chopra revealed her excitement for her upcoming Indian film 'Varanasi' during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She praised director SS Rajamouli and confirmed the film, which also stars Mahesh Babu, has been shooting in IMAX format for 14 months. Chopra will play the character Mandakini in the project, which is slated for an April 2027 release. The actress was recently seen in the action film 'The Bluff' on Prime Video.

Key Points: Priyanka Chopra on 'Varanasi' Film with SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu

  • Return to Indian films after 6-7 years
  • Directed by SS Rajamouli
  • Stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra
  • Shot in IMAX over 14 months
  • Expected release in April 2027
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"It's gonna be an adventure": Priyanka Chopra shares excitement for upcoming film 'Varanasi'

Priyanka Chopra discusses her return to Indian cinema in SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi,' co-starring Mahesh Babu, on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

"It's gonna be an adventure": Priyanka Chopra shares excitement for upcoming film 'Varanasi'
"It's gonna be an adventure, I am very excited about it. - Priyanka Chopra"

Washington DC, February 27

Global icon Priyanka Chopra opened up about her return to the Indian cinema and was all praise for the director SS Rajamouli at her recent appearance in the talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Friday.

Priyanka is set to return in Indian cinema with the movie 'Varanasi' directed by SS Rajamouli starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role.

The actress expressed her excitement about her return to the Indian movies with SS Rajamouli who she describes as "one of the India's talented directors."

While talking to host Jimmy Fallon, Priyanka said, "I haven't done an Indian movie in 6-7 years. I am now doing a movie called Varanasi and it is directed by SS Rajamouli who is one of India's most amazing and talented directors. It's gonna be an adventure, I am very excited about it. We have shot it in Imax format and we have been filming it for 14 months."

The 'Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon' shared the clip from the episode on their X handle.

Last year, SS Rajamouli announced the title of the film and introduced the character of Mahesh Babu who seen riding an ox while holding a trishul in his hands. The actor is set to play the role of Rudhra in the film. Priyanka will play the role of Mandakini in the film. The movie is expected to release in April, 2027.

Meanwhile, Priyanka was recently seen in the film 'The Bluff'. Set in the Cayman Islands, the film consists of high-octane action, with Priyanka taking on intense sword and gun sequences opposite Karl Urban.

'The Bluff,' is directed by Frank E. Flowers. The film was released on Prime Video on February 25.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's wonderful to see her representing India on a global stage like Fallon's show and then coming back to her roots. The IMAX format for a film set in Varanasi sounds visually spectacular. Rajamouli knows how to create magic.
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Rohit P
Mahesh Babu with a trishul riding an ox? Rudhra? This is going to be a massive mythological action spectacle. Rajamouli's vision + PC's star power = Blockbuster. Hope the story is as strong as the visuals.
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Priyanka S
Happy she's back, but a small critique: I hope the role does justice to her talent. Sometimes in these big director-driven films, the female lead's part can be limited. Fingers crossed for a well-written Mandakini.
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Vikram M
Shooting for 14 months in IMAX! The scale must be insane. This is exactly the kind of pan-India film that can make waves internationally. Our cinema is truly evolving. Jai Ho Rajamouli garu and team!
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Kavya N
From 'The Bluff' to 'Varanasi' – she's showing incredible range. It's inspiring to see a desi girl killing it globally and then coming home for a magnum opus. More power to her! 👏

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