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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Babu to Sizzle in Latin-style Dance in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Babu to Sizzle in Latin-style Dance in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

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It was recently confirmed that Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas will feature in a dance track in Varanasi. Thanks to an interview that has surfaced online, we now have an idea of what it is going to be like. A lavish Latin-style dance number An undated interview with senior dance choreographer Shankar reveals a spoiler about the potentially foot-tapping number. Shankar said that after a marathon story session with Rajamouli, he knew that the song had to be very unique. He confirmed plans for a lavish Latin-style dance number featuring a specialised UK dance crew. MM Keeravani’s composition is expected to blend Indian musical influences with Latin-style music. Latin-style dance numbers are rarely explored in Indian cinema due to the lack of a suitable context. SS Rajamouli, known for his extraordinary imagination, is likely to make the best use of typical Latin dance elements such as fast footwork and high-energy kicks. So why has a UK dance crew been chosen? London is considered a global hub for world-class Ballroom and Latin dance training. If …

Did Priyanka Chopra casually reveal SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi will be first Indian film to shoot in Antarctica? Here’s how

Did Priyanka Chopra casually reveal SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi will be first Indian film to shoot in Antarctica? Here’s how

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Priyanka Chopra is currently balancing her Hollywood career with her much-anticipated comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. The actor, who recently saw the release of her pirate actioner The Bluff, will soon resume filming Varanasi. And going by a hint the actor dropped on social media, she may be filming with Mahesh Babu in Antarctica, where no Indian film has ever been shot before. Varanasi lead stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas during an interview with Associated Press in Hyderabad in November 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) (AP) Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu to film Varanasi in Antarctica? On Sunday, Mahesh Babu took to Twitter (now called X) to praise Priyanka and The Bluff. He tweeted, “#TheBluff is a well mounted film with engaging action n emotions !!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @priyankachopra is in top form 💥💥💥 swashbuckling and ticking all the boxes with a packed performance… Sending all my love to the team for the amazing work.” Later in the night, Priyanka acknowledged her Varanasi co-star’s praise by responding, “ Thank you my …

Ranveer Singh Or Yash, Who Will Snatch The Throne From SS Rajamouli’s Blockbuster RRR & Claim This Record?

Ranveer Singh Or Yash, Who Will Snatch The Throne From SS Rajamouli’s Blockbuster RRR & Claim This Record?

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Dhurandhar 2 VS Toxic Box Office: Ranveer Singh Or Yash, Who Will Claim The Biggest March Record? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) March has arrived, and it is officially the battle month since two titans will lock their horns at the box office. It will be one of the biggest clashes in Indian Cinema as Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 will fight it out with Yash’s Toxic 2. However, it will be interesting to see which one of them nails the ultimate record at the box office as the highest-grossing March Film! The Battle Of March! Currently, the highest-grossing film coming out in the month of March is SS Rajamouli’s RRR. Starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, the blockbuster registered a net collection of 772 crore in India and is the highest-grossing March film, apart from being the fifth-highest-grossing film in the history of Indian Cinema! Dhurandhar 2 VS Toxic Box Office Now, two of the biggest superstars from the North and South are stepping into the ring to see if they have the box …

Priyanka Chopra drops major update about SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi: Been filming for 14 months and to shoot for more…

Priyanka Chopra drops major update about SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi: Been filming for 14 months and to shoot for more…

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Priyanka Chopra is a true-blue desi girl who can’t stay away from India and the Indian cinema for long. Hence, after a hiatus of seven years, the actress is returning to the Indian film industry with SS Rajamouli directorial, Varanasi. During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actress dropped a major update on the film. Read on to know how much of the film is yet to be shot. Priyanka Chopra drops an update on Varanasi The ardent fans of Priyanka Chopra are super excited for her return to Indian cinema with Varanasi. The pan-Indian movie is being shot on a huge scale with biggies like Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. While a major portion of the actioner has already been shot, a significant part of the film remains to be filmed. While talking to Jimmy Fallon on his chat show, the actress expressed excitement about being part of Varanasi, which became the talk of the town after her poster went viral. Speaking of her return to Indian cinema, the actress shared that she …

Mahesh Babu’s look as Lord Rama in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi leaked? Fans wonder: ‘Can Ranbir Kapoor match up in Ramayana’

Mahesh Babu’s look as Lord Rama in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi leaked? Fans wonder: ‘Can Ranbir Kapoor match up in Ramayana’

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SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus, Varanasi, is still more than a year away from release. The film, described as the most expensive Indian feature film ever mounted, spans not just continents but also eras. Rajamouli confirmed that part of the film takes place in the Treta Yuga with Mahesh Babu portraying Lord Rama in the flashback. Now, social media posts have claimed that the first look of Mahesh as Lord Rama has been leaked. An image claiming to Mahesh Babu’s look as Lord Rama from Varanasi has surfaced on the internet. Mahesh Babu’s Lord Rama look from Varanasi leaked? On Saturday, Always Bollywood shared a poster of Varanasi on X (formerly Twitter) with the claim that it was Mahesh Babu’s look as Lord Rama from the film. “#MaheshBabu ‘s Lord Ram look from the film #Varanasi has surfaced on Mythri Cinemas’ digital theatre hoarding in Guntur. The viral poster hints at the actor’s intense preparation and the film’s epic narrative under SS Rajamouli’s direction,” read the caption. The image shows Mahesh’s silhouette, standing atop a cliff, …

Priyanka Chopra calls SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi a ‘career-defining’ film

Priyanka Chopra calls SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi a ‘career-defining’ film

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Priyanka Chopra turned the red carpet into her runway at the world premiere of The Bluff in Los Angeles on February 17. The actress turned heads in a dramatic brown gown with a corset-style bodice. After years of balancing global projects and Hollywood ventures, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is gearing up for a powerful return to Indian cinema with Varanasi, which she believes will be a career-defining project. Priyanka Chopra calls Varanasi ‘career-defining’ project Speaking with AP, the actor said that she thinks Varanasi will be “really career-defining” for her. 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.” A few days back, she had said that the film is “unlike anything” she has ever done. She also revealed one condition she put forward in front of SS Rajamouli. “I was like, ‘Listen, I’m coming back to Indian movies. I have to do a dance …

Prakash Raj Reveals His Unique Devotional Role in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

Prakash Raj Reveals His Unique Devotional Role in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

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Veteran actor Prakash Raj has opened up about his role in the highly anticipated mythological action-adventure Varanasi, helmed by ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli. At a recent event, the seasoned performer shared a glimpse of his character in the Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas-starrer. Prakash Raj plays Shiv Bhakt Speaking about the film and his character, Prakash Raj confirmed that he is portraying a Maha Shiv Bhakt, a devout follower of Lord Shiva, in the ambitious project. Though details about his character design and arc are being kept under wraps, his involvement has added another layer of buzz to the action-adventure. Reports suggest that his role will be pivotal during key moments in the story, especially in the spiritually rich segments of the narrative. Prakash Raj’s casting also marks a notable reunion with Rajamouli after many years. Their last collaboration was Vikramarkudu, which further fuels expectations of a powerful screen presence. There are also reports that he may essay Mahesh Babu’s father in the film. With its global release date locked for April 7, 2027, …

Kichcha Sudeep to join SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi after Eega and Baahubali collaborations: Report

Kichcha Sudeep to join SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi after Eega and Baahubali collaborations: Report

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With the buzz around the casting and filming for director SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film, Varanasi, at an all-time high, a new update seems to be coming our way. On February 18, it was noted that actor Kichcha Sudeep has been roped in to play a key role in the film. The makers are yet to confirm whether the reports are true.  Kichcha Sudeep reported to join Varanasi Amid a lot of speculations surrounding the cast of Varanasi, a new report by India Today claims that actor Kichcha Sudeep has been roped in to play an important role. If it comes true, it would be the third collaboration between the star and the filmmaker, following their joint work briefly on Eega and then on Baahubali: The Beginning. Though his previous appearances were brief, his impact was notable, making this a high possibility.  The actor himself spoke about taking on memorable roles rather than large ones, especially when he looks at cameos in his filmography. An official confirmation is awaited on Kichcha Sudeep’s possible casting.  About Varanasi …

Priyanka Chopra’s Rs 1,400 cr comeback: How SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi is Indian cinema’s most expensive gamble ever | Bollywood News

Priyanka Chopra’s Rs 1,400 cr comeback: How SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi is Indian cinema’s most expensive gamble ever | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 12, 2026 12:51 PM IST Priyanka Chopra has been away from Indian films since 2019. And now, the actor is set to make a smashing comeback with SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, and the film’s $150 million budget makes it the most expensive Indian movie ever made. In a recent interview, she opened up about the upcoming action epic alongside Mahesh Babu, which will also mark Priyanka’s Telugu debut. It is the first Indian film to be shot in 1.43:1 IMAX format, signaling a technical shift. During a conversation with Variety, Priyanka spoke about giving an ‘ultimatum’ to filmmaker Rajamouli while signing his film Varanasi. “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,” she shared. The actor further added, “I was like, ‘Listen, I’m coming back to Indian movies. I have to do a dance song. Like you have to …

Priyanka Chopra’s Varanasi is going to be incredible, says Nick Jonas: ‘It’s SS Rajamouli’s next big film’

Priyanka Chopra’s Varanasi is going to be incredible, says Nick Jonas: ‘It’s SS Rajamouli’s next big film’

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Actor Priyanka Chopra is all set to make her comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. The film has already created a huge buzz with just its teaser, which was released last year, and fans are now waiting for another update. Amid all the excitement, singer and Priyanka’s husband, Nick Jonas, has spoken about the film, calling it Rajamouli’s next big project. Nick Jonas talks about Priyanka Chopra’s Varanasi. Nick Jonas talks about Priyanka Chopra and SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi In a podcast on Zach Sang Show, Nick spoke about Varanasi and said, “Priyanka has been shooting one movie for 14 months, on and off. It’s a South Indian film with SS Rajamouli, who directed RRR, his last movie. This is his next big film; it’s going to be incredible.” He also spoke about his love for Hindi music, saying, “The melodies are just so incredible. They are on a scale that we are not as familiar with over here. The thing I love about Hindi music and music from Southeast Asia is that, a …