Varanasi: SS Rajamouli Unveils Priyanka Chopra’s First Look as Mandakini on Her Birthday

July 18 is not just a special day for global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas but also for fans of Varanasi. After months of anticipation, the makers finally shared a glimpse of the upcoming film, featuring Priyanka Chopra. S.S. Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, and the Varanasi Team took to their official social media handles to extend heartfelt wishes and celebrate Priyanka Chopra’s birthday, aka their Mandakini, with a new, fierce poster. 

The visionary filmmaker, S. S. Rajamouli, behind some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated global spectacles, is gearing up for his next ambitious venture, Varanasi, an action-adventure epic slated for release next year, on 7th April, 2027. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in leading roles, the film has already sparked a buzz online. 

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Priyanka Chopra’s First Look as Mandakini Revealed

 

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Rajamouli and the Varanasi team marked Priyanka Chopra’s special day with a heartfelt social media post, sharing a new poster of her in a fierce avatar and an unseen behind-the-scenes picture. Team Varanasi captioned the post by writing, “TEAM #Varanasi wishes their “MANDAKINI” aka @priyankachopra a very Happy Birthday and many more adventures beyond the horizon.” On the other hand, S.S. Rajamouli wished the B’town desi girl by writing, “Grace when she smiles. Fire when she doesn’t. Mandakini… @PriyankaChopra in #Varanasi” Co-star Mahesh Babu shared the same images with a birthday wish that read, “Happy Birthday to the one and only “Mandakini”. Have the most amazing year ahead PC… Sending you lots of love and wishing you happiness always!!! #VARANASI Spriyankachopra”.

For the unversed, Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ portrayal of Mandakini has sparked tremendous anticipation, with her striking first-look posters hinting at a fierce and commanding screen presence alongside Mahesh Babu. As excitement around Varanasi escalates, audiences are eagerly waiting to see the depth and finesse she brings to the character. 

Backed by S. S. Rajamouli’s signature larger-than-life vision and masterful storytelling, the film will feature Mahesh Babu as Rudhra and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. All in all, the striking glimpses raise expectations, sending social media into a frenzy and fueling nationwide excitement.