Priyanka Chopra Set to Make Blockbuster Comeback in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi for Rs 30 Crore
New Delhi, November 21, 2025 – Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra is all set to make a sensational return to Indian cinema in SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic, Varanasi. Starring alongside Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyanka will play the role of Mandakini, reportedly commanding a staggering Rs 30 crore, making her the highest-paid actress in Bollywood and surpassing contemporaries like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt.
The excitement around Varanasi reached a new high during the Globetrotter event in Hyderabad on November 15, 2025, where the film’s official title was unveiled. Previously referred to as SSMB29, the movie features a star-studded lineup that has already captured fans’ imaginations. SS Rajamouli shared glimpses of the film online with the caption, “Varanasi to the World.”
Mahesh Babu expressed his gratitude to fans, saying, “Taking in every bit of the love and energy... Here’s our #Varanasi to the world. Thank you to my fans, the media, and everyone who travelled from afar and showered the team with so much affection... See you all again very soon…”
Priyanka Chopra added, “Just a glimpse... yet so much more. #Varanasi. Thank you for all the love towards our movie and towards us. With gratitude.”
First Look at Varanasi
The teaser of Varanasi opens with stunning drone shots of Varanasi, one of India’s oldest cities, and quickly escalates to dramatic sequences, including the asteroid Sambhavi striking Earth. The film takes audiences across Antarctica, Africa, and iconic Indian landmarks like the Manikarnika Ghat. The teaser culminates with Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, riding a bull with a trishul in hand, hinting at the film’s epic scale and grandeur.
Although the release date has yet to be officially announced, Varanasi is expected to hit theaters in 2027, promising one of the most anticipated cinematic experiences of the year.
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