Priyanka Chopra Returns to Indian Cinema with SS Rajamouli's Rs 1,300 Crore Epic 'Varanasi'

• Global icon Priyanka Chopra, a college dropout who conquered Bollywood and Hollywood, is set to star in SS Rajamouli's ambitious film 'Varanasi'.
• After six years, Chopra makes her comeback to Indian cinema, playing Mandakini, a fierce, action-packed character in the Rs 1,300 crore budget film.
• Priyanka Chopra requested a dance sequence, which resulted in a 'full-blown dance spectacle' alongside co-star Mahesh Babu, who plays Rudhra.
• The film, also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, is an action-adventure spanning timelines from 2000 BC to 2027, with music by Oscar-winner MM Keeravani.
• Scheduled for an April 2027 release, 'Varanasi' promises to be a cinematic spectacle, redefining Indian cinema with its blend of mythology, time travel, and high-stakes drama.