Priyanka Chopra Reflects On Telugu Comeback With SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi; Calls Mahesh Babu ‘Legendary’

Priyanka Chopra recently turned heads at the GlobeTrotter event as she arrived in a beautiful all-white traditional lehenga. The actress, who is known for her global achievements, spoke warmly about her experience filming in India again and working with the team of the upcoming film Varanasi. She shared her excitement about collaborating with director SS Rajamouli and praised her co-stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mahesh Babu for making the project special.

Priyanka Chopra On Telugu Comeback

Expressing her joy, Priyanka said, “I’m so happy to be back making this movie in my beloved India. And I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again the best and only way to join Telugu cinema is to do it with the great.” The audience in Hyderabad erupted in cheers when Priyanka began talking about Mahesh Babu during the title and first-look reveal of Varanasi.

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Priyanka Chopra On Mahesh Babu

She playfully teased fans by asking, “What do you call him—Bob or Lion?” before adding that she lovingly calls him “MB.” She described Mahesh Babu as “incredible” and “legendary,” and thanked his wife Namrata Shirodkar and daughter Sitara for their warm hospitality.

Priyanka also shared a personal moment from the shoot, revealing that her daughter Malti accompanied her to Hyderabad. In Varanasi, Mahesh Babu plays Rudhra, while Priyanka steps into the role of Mandakini. Prithviraj Sukumaran takes on the powerful antagonist Kumbha. With this impressive cast and Rajamouli’s vision, the film has already created massive excitement among fans.

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