Priyanka Chopra continues to build anticipation for her upcoming film, ‘Varanasi,’ directed by SS Rajamouli. The actor, who is making a comeback to Indian films after an 8-year gap, has unveiled some interesting information about the upcoming venture. While remaining tight-lipped about the story, Priyanka Chopra hinted at visually stunning action sequences that have already become a talking point among fans. Her latest comments have only increased the growing anticipation surrounding one of the biggest Indian films currently in production.
Priyanka Chopra reveals she performs several slow-motion jumps in ‘Varanasi’
Speaking on the Hey Jonas podcast, Priyanka Chopra opened up about her experience working with Rajamouli and the scale of ‘Varanasi.’ When Nick Jonas asked her about the film, she said, “I have been working on it for about 14 months now. But SS Rajamouli is known to take that kind of time to make movies. He called me for this movie, and it’s this epic adventure around the world and in time. It has taken a minute, but I am so excited about it. I do so many amazing slow-motion jumps in it, and that’s all I can say about it.” Her statement quickly grabbed attention, with fans eager to see the high-energy action sequences she hinted at.
SS Rajamouli’s globe-trotting adventure promises a larger-than-life cinematic experience
‘Varanasi’ marks SS Rajamouli’s first feature film after the global success of ‘RRR.’ Written by Vijayendra Prasad, the film stars Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Priyanka Chopra in key roles. Earlier, Priyanka Chopra told Variety that the project is “unlike anything” she has done before. She said the team visited several unique places, including Antarctica, and credited Rajamouli’s vision, noting the filmmaker creates worlds on a scale few others can imagine. She further revealed that she asked Rajamouli to include a dance number in the film, and she is looking forward to shooting it.
‘Varanasi’ gears up for its grand release in April 2027
The buzz around ‘Varanasi’ has only increased since the teaser was released. Rajamouli had earlier mentioned Mahesh Babu essaying Lord Rama in a pivotal sequence, and writer Vijayendra Prasad hinted at a huge 30-minute battle between Rama and Kumbhakarna. The film blends mythology, Indian folklore, and science fiction into a globe-trotting adventure. Rajamouli confirmed that the major action sequences are already complete, and filming is expected to wrap up by October. Priyanka Chopra’s latest movie ‘Varanasi’ is set to release in April 2027, and the ‘slow motion jumps’ teaser of the much-awaited Indian movie is another reason for her fans to mark their calendars.