Nick Jonas praises Priyanka Chopra's dedication for Varanasi; Calls SS Rajamouli's film 'incredible'

Priyanka Chopra's upcoming film, Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, will be released in April 2027. The actress's husband and singer Nick Jonas praised her dedication to the film in a new interview.

Nick Jonas | Priyanka Chopra for Varanasi

Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, is indeed one of the most highly anticipated Indian films. With a scheduled release date of April 7, 2027, the film stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and others. Ever since the film was announced, it has been garnering a lot of attention. Amid this excitement, Priyanka's husband and singer Nick Jonas recently commended the film and shared how committed she was to bringing the long-awaited project to life.

What did Nick Jonas say about Varanasi?

During a recent appearance on The Zach Sang Show, Nick Jonas opened up about Priyanka Chopra's commitment to SS Rajamouli's Varanasi. He said, “Priyanka has been shooting for the last like 14 months on and off. It’s a South Indian film by SS Rajamouli, who directed RRR. It’s his next big film. It’s gonna be incredible."

More about Varanasi

Priyanka Chopra is all set to be back in Indian films, starring as Mandakini in Varanasi. Her first-look poster, featuring her in a yellow saree and brandishing a pistol, promises a fearless, action-filled role.

On the other hand, Mahesh Babu portrays Rudhra, a rugged adventurer on a time-spanning mission that promises epic stakes. Prithviraj Sukumaran intensifies the drama as Kumbha, the story’s formidable antagonist.

Wheelchair-bound Kumbh is a fearsome adversary who commands both fear and respect. Prithviraj's first look poster already hints at a terrifying obstacle in Rudra's epic journey.

Rajamouli’s Varanasi is set for April 7, 2027, theatrical release, and it is an ambitious, globe-spanning, and time-travelling mythological action-adventure. The plot revolves around a Shiva devotee named Rudhra (Babu) navigating multiple eras and continents, from Africa to Antarctica, to find an ancient artefact after an asteroid strikes Varanasi. The story is said to be heavily influenced by the Ramayana.

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How does Priyanka Chopra feel about returning to Indian cinema with Varanasi?

In an interview with Screen Rant Plus, Chopra discussed the cultural and technological contrasts she has seen since returning from major Hollywood productions. She said, "For me, I haven't done a Telugu movie in I don't even know... I haven't done one. Being able to get, like, having that kind of acceptance from Telugu fans, as you've seen, it's very, very specific to this region, first of all. That kind of level of love and affection is something very unique to this region."

Global icon Priyanka Chopra said that one of the highlights of her career has been the return of the traditional song-and-dance scene in Varanasi. She mentioned that this was her first film in India after almost six years, and her favourite part was being able to dance again, which she had not done in any of her Hollywood productions.

Varanasi FAQs:

Q: When is the release date for Varanasi?

A: Varanasi is currently slated for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Q: Is Priyanka Chopra returning to Indian cinema with Varanasi?

A: Yes. Varanasi marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ return to Indian films after a six-year hiatus.

Q: What is Priyanka Chopra's role in Varanasi?

A: In Varanasi, Priyanka Chopra portrays a character named Mandakini, described as a "mysterious thief" or archaeologist.

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