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Priyanka Chopra is confident Varanasi ‘is going to be really career-defining’ for her, praises director SS Rajamouli

Priyanka Chopra is confident Varanasi ‘is going to be really career-defining’ for her, praises director SS Rajamouli

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Actor Priyanka Chopra has heaped praises on SS Rajamouli, who is helming Varanasi, a film which marks her Telugu debut. Speaking with AP, the actor said that she thinks Varanasi will be “really career-defining” for her. In the movie, Priyanka essays the role of Mandakini. Priyanka Chopra will be seen as Mandakini in Varanasi. Priyanka has her hopes pinned on Varanasi The actor said, “The filmmaker’s name is SS Rajamouli, sir, and he is one of the best that we have in India. His movie is going to be really career-defining for me, I think. I am very excited about it.” Priyanka is making her comeback to Indian films after 2019 with Varanasi. What Priyanka recently said about Varanasi Recently speaking with Variety, Priyanka had said that the film is “unlike anything” she has ever done. “This is unlike anything I’ve ever done. We travel from like Antarctica to … And just the worlds that he creates are so larger than life, and nobody has the vision that he does. So even I’m excited to …

‘I’m coming back to Indian movies. I’ve to…’: Priyanka Chopra recalls her ‘ultimatum’ to Varanasi director SS Rajamouli

‘I’m coming back to Indian movies. I’ve to…’: Priyanka Chopra recalls her ‘ultimatum’ to Varanasi director SS Rajamouli

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Actor Priyanka Chopra is making her comeback to Indian films after 2019 with SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. Now speaking with Variety, Priyanka opened up about the “ultimatum” she gave SS Rajamouli while signing on to be a part of his film. The actor also said that the film is “unlike anything” she has ever done. Priyanka Chopra-starrer Varanasi will release in theatres on April 7, 2027. Priyanka Chopra opens up on ‘ultimatum’ to Rajamouli while signing Varanasi Priyanka said, “This is unlike anything I’ve ever done. We travel from like Antarctica to … And just the worlds that he creates are so larger than life, and nobody has the vision that he does. So even I’m excited to see more.” The actor shared what she told the director before signing the film. “I was like, ‘Listen, I’m coming back to Indian movies. I have to do a dance song. Like you have to make me dance.’ I know I’m gonna be doing it, but we haven’t shot it yet. OK, that’s one of the last things, …

Varanasi: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Wraps Up a Key Schedule

Varanasi: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Wraps Up a Key Schedule

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The shooting of Varanasi, one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema, is progressing at a brisk pace, with the film making headlines once again due to a major update. Superstar Mahesh Babu headlines the film, which is being directed by visionary filmmaker SS Rajamouli. The expectations are already sky-high, especially after the film’s first glimpse event and character posters of the actors. Priyanka Chopra, a mysterious thief The latest news is that Priyanka Chopra has completed an important schedule for her role. The actress, who plays Mandakini in the film, wrapped up her portions recently and has now flown back to the United States. Though details about her role are being kept under wraps, director Rajamouli revealed that she plays a mysterious thief. Her character plays a crucial part in the story and adds strong emotional weight to the narrative. While Priyanka has completed her shoot, Rajamouli is filming a high-octane fight sequence in Hyderabad. The action episode is said to be one of the film’s most intense moments and is being mounted …

Priyanka Chopra’s one condition for SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi left Mahesh Babu ‘unhappy’: ‘I shouldn’t have asked’ | Telugu News

Priyanka Chopra’s one condition for SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi left Mahesh Babu ‘unhappy’: ‘I shouldn’t have asked’ | Telugu News

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After the massive success of RRR and especially the global recognition that followed Naatu Naatu’s historic Oscar win, all eyes have been firmly fixed on filmmaker SS Rajamouli and what he would announce next. Adding to the anticipation, the director unveiled Varanasi, a high-profile project starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film has been in development for nearly three years and is expected to take another year before hitting the big screen, with a summer release slated for next year. Even though the film’s release is still some time away, the team has already begun building excitement around it. Recently, Priyanka Chopra revealed the one condition she had before signing the film — and it wasn’t exactly in Mahesh Babu’s favour. Speaking in an interview, Priyanka shared, “I haven’t done an Indian film in like six years. So when SS Rajamouli called me and he was like, ‘You know this female character is really cool and you have to do it,’ I was like, ‘I have one request. Can you make …

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Deep Dives Into a New ‘Varanasi’ Shoot Schedule

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Deep Dives Into a New ‘Varanasi’ Shoot Schedule

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Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has jetted back to Hyderabad for the resumption of shooting on SS Rajamouli’s ambitious epic Varanasi. “And she’s off..I’ll see you soon, Hyderabad,” PeeCee wrote. She has dropped her transit videos every time she participated in a new schedule of the SS Rajamouli directorial. Priyanka Chopra’s third schedule This is the third Varanasi schedule of the international actress. In February 2025, she joined the principal photography in Hyderabad shortly after the film’s launch. In November, she completed a major leg of filming in Hyderabad before returning to Los Angeles. Far from treating this as just another project, Priyanka has immersed herself in the role of Mandakini with a surgeon’s precision. From the moment she signed on, Priyanka’s prep regimen has been nothing short of clinical. She has even hired a renowned Telugu tutor to master the language’s nuances. So, instead of a ‘rote learning’ approach, the actress is taking a deep dive into the film’s cultural persona. ‘Varanasi, a global spectacle’ The actress, who will share screen space with Superstar Mahesh …

S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi UNDERGOES title dispute; ownership of film lies with…; all you need to know

S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi UNDERGOES title dispute; ownership of film lies with…; all you need to know

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S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi UNDERGOES title dispute; ownership of film lies with…; all you need to know Home News and Gossip S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi UNDERGOES title dispute; ownership of film lies with…; all you need t… S. S. Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi has sparked controversy over the legal ownership of its title. According to the Telugu Film Producer’s Council, the name Vaaranasi has been registered since 2023 by Rama Bramha Hanuma Creations. S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi has created a lot of buzz among the fans and audience. The upcoming film, which marks the comeback of Priyanka Chopra in Hindi cinema, is currently undergoing a disagreement related to the ownership of the title rights of the film. The controversy surrounds the legal ownership of the title of the film. Following the revelation of the Priyanka Chopra starrer’s title as Varanasi, it was revealed that the title is currently owned by Rama Bramha Hanuma Creations, a company led by CH …

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Working on Her Telugu Skills for Varanasi

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Working on Her Telugu Skills for Varanasi

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‘Andariki Namaskaram’…that’s how Priyanka Chopra Jonas greeted fans in Telugu at the Varanasi event. But the biggest roar from the fans came when she said, ‘Thagalabettadam’ (to set fire). From her two words, it was very evident that the actress was trying to pick up lines in Telugu and improve her language skills. Priyanka posts BTS video The actress posted a BTS video to showcase how she has been putting in a lot of hard work to get her Telugu lines right for the event. When Priyanka Chopra was confirmed as the leading lady in Varanasi, one thing was sure that the actress will soon work on improving her language (Telugu). She had already shot a couple of schedules and is also filming for another schedule in Hyderabad. Amid her prep, we have learnt that the actress has been working on her Telugu lines under a dedicated tutor. Priyanka working with a Telugu tutor A source from the film unit reveals that Priyanka wanted to understand the meaning of the dialogues so that …

Varanasi Event Update: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Thrilled With Desi Girl Tribute

Varanasi Event Update: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Thrilled With Desi Girl Tribute

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At the Varanasi title reveal event, Priyanka Chopra Jonas went onto the stage amid a medley and Desi Girl tribute. “That was exciting,” she commented. She even acknowledged that the energy was electrifying because of the presence of thousands of fans. Fans go crazy as #PriyankaChopra talks about #MaheshBabu at the #GlobeTrotter grand event.#FilmfareLens pic.twitter.com/e7FRbR3MsB — Filmfare (@filmfare) November 15, 2025 “Lucky to work with legends” – Priyanka Priyanka Chopra Jonas thanked composer MM Keeravani for the Desi Girl tribute and said that it’s her favourite version. She started off by saying, “This is the land where cinema is a celebration,” adding that the only way to join Telugu cinema is to do it with the greats (referring to SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu). Priyanka considers herself to be lucky working with legends like SS Rajamouli. She described Prithviraj Sukumar’s character in Varanasi as scary. Sharing that Rajamouli is a true visionary who has brought Indian cinema to the globe like no one else before, the actress thanked the filmmaker for the opportunity. …