New character stills of Priyanka Chopra Jonas were released to mark her birthday, ahead of the 2027 release of S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming film, 'Varanasi'.
Key facts
- •Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays the character Mandakini in the film 'Varanasi'.
- •Mahesh Babu plays dual roles as the protagonist Rudhra and the Hindu God Rama.
- •Prithviraj Sukumaran is cast as the main antagonist, Kumbha.
- •The film is scheduled to open in theaters worldwide on April 7, 2027.
- •Composer MM Keeravani, known for his Oscar-winning work on 'RRR', is scoring the film.
Director S.S. Rajamouli released two character stills of actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Saturday to celebrate her birthday. The images provide a look at her role in the upcoming film 'Varanasi', which is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.
Cast and Production Details
The film features Mahesh Babu in dual roles as the protagonist Rudhra and the Hindu God Rama, while Prithviraj Sukumaran portrays the main antagonist, Kumbha. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays the character Mandakini, a role Rajamouli selected her for due to her ability to balance vulnerability with a 'kick-ass' persona. The production spans thousands of years and multiple continents, including locations in Antarctica, Africa, and India.
Return to Indian Cinema
This project marks Chopra Jonas' return to Indian cinema following a series of Hollywood roles in productions such as 'Citadel' and 'The Matrix Resurrections'. She described the film as a career-defining undertaking and praised Rajamouli's vision, comparing his work to that of directors like Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and David Fincher. The film serves as Rajamouli's follow-up to his Academy Award-winning project 'RRR', with composer MM Keeravani returning to create the score.
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