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 a gap of 8 years, revealed some interesting information about the upcoming venture. While remaining tight-lipped about the story, Priyanka Chopra hinted at some amazing action sequences that have become the talk of the fans. His latest comments only add to the growing anticipation surrounding one of the biggest Indian films currently in production.
Priyanka Chopra revealed that she has been performing a lot slow jump 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 him about the film, he said, “I have been working on it for about 14 months now. But SS Rajamouli is known to spend that kind of time making films. He called me for this film, and this epic adventure across the world and at the right time. I have a lot of amazing slow-motion jumps in it, and that’s all I can say about it.” His statement quickly gained attention, with fans eager to see the high-energy action sequences he was referring to.
SS Rajamouli’s globe-trotting adventure promises a larger-than-life cinematic experience
‘Varanasi’ marks SS Rajamouli’s first feature film after the worldwide success of ‘RRR.’ Written by Vijayendra Prasad, the film stars Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Priyanka Chopra in pivotal roles. Earlier, Priyanka Chopra told Variety that the project is “unlike anything” she has done before. He said the team visited some incredible places, including Antarctica, and credited Rajamouli’s vision, saying the filmmaker created worlds on a scale few could imagine. He further revealed that he had asked Rajamouli to include a dance number in the film, and he was excited to shoot it.
‘Varanasi’ is gearing up for its grand release in April 2027
The buzz around ‘Varanasi’ has only increased ever since the teaser was released. Rajamouli previously had Mahesh Babu essaying Lord Rama in a key sequence, and writer Vijayendra Prasad hinted at a massive 30-minute battle between Rama and Kumbhakarna. The film blends mythology, Indian folklore, and science fiction into a globe-trotting adventure. Rajamouli has confirmed that the major action sequences are complete, and filming is expected to wrap up by October. Priyanka Chopra’s latest film ‘Varanasi’ is set to release in April 2027, and the ‘slow motion jumps’ teaser of the highly anticipated Indian film is another reason for her fans to mark their calendars.