On the occasion of Priyanka Chopra’s birthday, the makers have unveiled a new look for the upcoming film Varanasi.The first official images from the film, shared by Entertainment Weekly, give a glimpse of Chopra in the fierce and brash avatar of Mandakini’s character in director SS Rajamouli’s epic drama. According to the report, Mandakini is described as a “fierce, globe-trotting character who is equal parts strong, vulnerable and unforgettable.”
Priyanka Chopra’s look from Varanasi was unveiled on her birthday
Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu will perform an epic dance number
The new look features her in an all-black avatar, rocking wild curls and a sheer ensemble that appears to be a scene from a song in the film. It remains to be seen whether this look is part of the acclaimed dance sequence for which the actress specifically requested Rajamouli. She had earlier revealed that she asked the director for a dance number and shot a big, high-energy sequence with her co-star Mahesh Babu.
Priyanka Chopra’s role in the film Varanasi
Varanasi, Chopra’s first Indian theatrical release since 2019’s The Sky Is Pink, will see her starring opposite Mahesh Babu in the lead role of Rudra. He will also be seen in the dual role of Lord Rama in a 20-minute sequence of the film, which is rumored to depict the epic battle of Ramayana.Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the film’s main antagonist Kumbh, who is described as “dangerously open-minded in his mentality”. According to the report, Chopra’s Mandakini finds herself sandwiched between two central male characters as the story progresses.
Priyanka Chopra is excited about the release of ‘Varanasi’
While the actress has remained tight-lipped about the project and her role in the film, she recently teased it a bit. While speaking on the Hey Jonas podcast, hosted by husband Nick Jonas and his brothers Kevin and Joe, Priyanka shared, “I’ve been working on this for about 14 months now. But S.S. Rajamouli is known to spend so much time making films. He called me for this film and it’s an epic adventure across the world and through time. It took a minute, but I’m so excited about it. I’m doing a lot of amazing slow motion jumps in that’s all I can about it.” say.”
About “Varanasi” S.S. Rajamouli
Varanasi was Rajamouli’s first original feature film after the global success of RRR. The director’s latest project is described as “an epic action adventure spanning thousands of years from ancient civilizations to the present day across multiple continents, with characters crossing Antarctica, Africa and the holy city of Varanasi itself.”The film’s worldwide release is scheduled for April 7, 2027.