Varanasi: Priyanka Chopra Jonas' record pay cheque for SS Rajamouli's globetrotter revealed

Varanasi: Priyanka Chopra plays the female lead in SS Rajamouli's film also featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran

Priyanka Chopra remuneration for Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the biggest films being made in India as of now. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The film marks the comeback of Priyanka Chopra to Indian cinema after a long gap.

Priyanka Chopra becomes highest-paid Indian actress

Ever since she entered the project, everyone has been eager to know how much Priyanka, a global icon, is being paid for the film. One of the sources close to the unit revealed that the makers have agreed upon Rs 40 crore as Priyanka's salary for the film.

This is the highest ever for any Indian actress to date, according to the source. Though an official confirmation is yet to be made, news about Priyanka's salary has become a hot topic in Indian film circles.

KL Narayana and Rajamouli's son, SS Karthikeya, is co-producing the film on a massive scale. On the other hand, some say that Varanasi is being made on a whopping budget of Rs 1,300 crore, making it one of the most hyped films in recent times.

Priyanka Chopra is an international star, and her presence in the film will add significant buzz in the global market, which is the main reason the makers roped her in, reveals the source. Well, her addition has surely attracted global attention ever since the grand reveal happened.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Mandakini in Varanasi

Priyanka will be seen in the role of Mandakini, and her first look in a stylish saree-clad avatar has already gone viral. Rajamouli is known for his casting in all his films, and he has brought in some of the biggest stars for Varanasi, making it arguably his career best.

The climax of the film is currently being shot at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City, with Priyanka actively taking part in it. MM Keeravani composed the music for this film, which will release in multiple languages.

Also read: Varanasi movie title teaser breakdown: Reincarnation and time-travel? SS Rajamouli plants visual cues and easter eggs in this Mahesh Babu’s epic globetrotting film

FAQs

Q. When will the first look of Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli be out?

A. The first look of the Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli film was out on November 15, 2025

Q. Who is playing the female lead in Mahesh Babu's next?

A. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays the female lead in Mahesh Babu's next, titled Varanasi.

Q. When will Vilayath Buddha release?

A. Prithviraj Sukumaran's Vilayath Buddha will release on November 21.

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