📌 Key Points
- Priyanka Chopra praises SS Rajamouli as one of India’s best filmmakers.
- Chopra stars as Mandakini in ‘Varanasi,’ marking her Telugu debut.
- She requested a dance number in the film, anticipating intricate choreography.
- ‘Varanasi’ teaser showcases visuals spanning Antarctica, Varanasi, and Kenya across time periods.
Priyanka Chopra is generating buzz about her role in ‘Varanasi,’ directed by SS Rajamouli. She enthusiastically anticipates a dance sequence and describes the film as potentially career-defining. The film’s teaser has already captivated audiences with its expansive scope.
Priyanka Chopra’s Telugu Debut in ‘Varanasi’
Priyanka Chopra said that SS Rajamouli is one of the best filmmakers in India. The actor added that she is excited about their film Varanasi.
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.
Chopra’s Request: A Dance Number
Priyanka revealed 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, which I’m really looking forward to. But we already did one where the choreography was crazy. It’s so intricate,” she had added.
‘Varanasi’ Teaser Unveils Epic Scope
The film’s official title was announced in November 2025 during a grand event in Hyderabad, which drew about 50,000 fans. Rajamouli had also unveiled a short teaser that featured stunning visuals and gave a glimpse into a story that spans different places and periods — Antarctica, Varanasi, Kenya, 512 CE, 2027 CE, and even the Threthayuga. Towards the end, the teaser showed a striking shot of Mahesh, riding a bull and holding a trident as he charges through Varanasi, clad in a blood-soaked shirt and a Nandi pendant.
With high expectations and a grand scale, ‘Varanasi’ already looks to be a significant project for Priyanka Chopra. The film promises a compelling narrative and stunning visuals that blend mythology and futuristic elements.
