Priyanka Chopra is celebrating her 44th birthday today! Her fans received a special surprise from SS Rajamouli as the filmmaker shared the first look images of her character Mandakini from the upcoming
film ‘Varanasi’, which also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. After introducing her character through a first-look poster earlier, Rajamouli has now given fans a closer glimpse of Priyanka’s mysterious and powerful avatar in the film.
SS Rajamouli Shares First Look Glimpses Of Priyanka Chopra’s Varanasi Character
Sharing the photos on social media, SS Rajamouli described Priyanka Chopra’s character Mandakini with a striking caption: “Grace when she smiles. Fire when she doesn’t.” He added, “Mandakini… @PriyankaChopra in #Varanasi,” offering fans a glimpse of the different emotions attached to her character.
The first image shows Priyanka in an intense and fierce look. Wearing a black sheer outfit, with her wavy hair tied up in a messy bun, the actor exudes confidence as she stares ahead, hinting at the strength and mystery surrounding Mandakini.
The second photo shows a different mood altogether. Priyanka is seen smiling as she jumps in an open field with her arms stretched wide. The background features a scenic mountain landscape, while giraffes and other animals can be seen roaming across the field.
Netizens React
Namrata Shirodkar dropped clapping emojis, while reacting to Priyanka Chopra’s first look glimpses from Varanasi. Fans were also very thrilled. “Can’t wait now… Have been waiting for Priyanka’s comeback and it couldn’t get better,” commented one netizen, while another one wrote, “Mandakini is definitely SSR’s best female lead character after devasena.” A third comment read, “Omg this will be a blockbuster movie.”
About Varanasi
The film is directed by SS Rajamouli and written by Vijayendra Prasad. It marks the filmmaker’s first feature since the global success of RRR and brings together Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra. The film brings together mythology and Indian folklore with science-fiction elements, including time travel, to create a globe-trotting adventure.
Varanasi also marks Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema after an eight-year gap. The actor’s comeback, combined with Rajamouli’s first film after RRR, has made the project one of the most closely watched productions currently in development.
In a conversation with Variety, SS Rajamouli revealed crucial details about Varanasi. “What I can say is we have completed a major portion of the shoot. All the important, big spectacle action sequences are done. We are [now] into doing the smaller, interconnecting scenes, so hopefully, by September, maybe a little bit into October, we should be finishing shooting,” said Rajamouli.
Varanasi is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on 7 April, 2027.
