Priyanka Chopra ADMITS Varanasi Director SS Rajamouli Takes ‘Long Time To Make Movies’; Says, “It’s Been Almost 14 Months, But…”

Priyanka Chopra is gearing up for her Bollywood comeback nearly six years after her last Hindi film, The Sky Is Pink, where she starred opposite Farhan Akhtar. The ‘desi girl’ is now set to make her debut with acclaimed filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli in Varanasi, slated for release on April 7, 2027. The film will also mark her first on-screen collaboration with Mahesh Babu, a pairing fans are eagerly looking forward to. In a recent conversation with Jay Shetty, Priyanka opened up about her experience working with the Baahubali director, candidly sharing how meticulous and time-intensive his filmmaking process is. Scroll down to find out what she revealed.

Priyanka Chopra Opens Up About Her Role In Varanasi And Her Much-Awaited Bollywood Comeback

Priyanka Chopra has carved a strong space for herself in Hollywood over the past six years, starring in international projects like Baywatch and Love Again. Despite being part of major global ventures, she has admitted missing Hindi cinema deeply, adding that Varanasi couldn’t have been a more perfect film to mark her Bollywood comeback. In a recent chat with Jay Shetty, Priyanka Chopra said, “If there was any film to be done, it would have been this. This is the best way of going back to Indian films. I missed it so much. I missed the dancing, I missed the chaos on set, I missed the creativity. With SS Rajamouli sir, he’s so… his mind and vision are so far beyond the limited imagination.”

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The Barfi actress continued, “Just to be able to see what he’s thinking and be that vessel to tell that story is great. My part is amazing. I have a beautiful graph of ups and downs in the movie. My co-actors are great. It’s awesome to be able to work with actors who know their stuff, arrive on time, are great to be around, and are fun.”

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Talking about her experience working in the film, she added, “It’s been a really, really gratifying journey so far. It’s long. He takes a long time to make movies. It’s been almost 14 months, but you know, it’s going to be really special. The journey of it has also been special,” she said. Sharing a few behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the actress shared that she brought her daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, to Hyderabad for the first time, fondly recalling how the little one enjoyed spending time with animals at S. S. Rajamouli’s farm.

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About Varanasi

Varanasi is an upcoming Indian film directed by acclaimed filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli, marking his next ambitious project after the global success of RRR. The film has already generated massive buzz for bringing together two powerhouse performers — Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra — for the first time on screen. The film is mounted on a massive scale, reportedly backed by a budget of approximately ₹1,300 crore. According to reports, the story follows protagonist Rudra, played by Mahesh Babu, as he embarks on a high-stakes mission to prevent a global catastrophe linked to a celestial event. Priyanka Chopra will reportedly be seen portraying the character of Mandakini in Varanasi, adding another powerful role to her much-anticipated return to Indian cinema.

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Sonali Singh

Sonali Singh watches films like it’s a job (and honestly, it kind of is). Currently pursuing her Master’s in Communication and Journalism, she lives somewhere between deadlines and movie scenes. If it’s Bollywood, she’s already invested—films, drama, and all the gossip included. When she’s not writing, she’s either dancing her heart out like no one’s watching or trying to mimic people, proving that not all talents are meant to be discovered.