Varanasi: Priyanka Chopra Glad To Be Back In India With Telugu Film, Thanks Mahesh Babu, Family For Making Her Feel At Home

Actress Priyanka Chopra is all set to return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's Varanasi, previously titled Globetrotter. The movie featuring Mahesh Babu in the lead role also featured Prithviraj Sukumaran.

The star cast of the film alongside director SS Rajamouli were present at a special event in Hyderabad today. At the event, Bollywood’s ultimate desi girl, Priyanka Chopra, turned heads the moment she arrived at the event at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Her speech at the event is going viral on social media.

Priyanka Chopra thanks Mahesh Babu, family for making her feel at home

Fans had been eagerly waiting to see her look for the night, and she did not disappoint. Dressed in a stunning white lehenga-saree, Priyanka radiated elegance and royal charm. She greeted fans with a warm namaste, flashing her signature bright smile as she waved at the cheering crowd. Inside the venue, she took her seat beside Prithviraj Sukumaran and was also seen sharing friendly moments with Mahesh Babu’s wife, Namrata Shirodkar, and their daughter, Sitara.

Priyanka Chopra expresses gratitude to fans

At the event, the Dostana actress started her speech by expressing gratitude to fans.She said, "The energy tonight is electrifying, and it is all because of you (the fans). You guys have come here in such huge numbers, for that all of us are very grateful to you all. To the media, not just from India but all over the world, this is a land where cinema is a celebration.”She further added, “I am so glad to be back making this movie in my beloved India. 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 greats (while pointing at SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu).” Talking about Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyanka said that, while his character was very scary, in real life, he is just as sweet.She also thanked Mahesh Babu and family for making her feel at home.ALSO READ: Globetrotter Event: Priyanka Chopra On Her Way To Ramoji Film City, Actress To Keep Fans Posted On 'Background Stuff'

About Priyanka Chopra's role in Varanasi

Priyanka Chopra will be seen as Mandakini in Varanasi, and her striking first-look poster was recently unveiled by the makers.The event also marked the official announcement of SS Rajamouli’s film title, Varanasi. A massive screen displayed Mahesh Babu’s powerful first look, showing him blood-soaked, holding a trishul and riding a bull. The teaser hinted at a time-travel adventure, with the tags #GlobeTrotter and #TimeTrotter appearing at the end, before revealing the title SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi.