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Priyanka Chopra makes a grand return to Indian cinema in SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi', starring alongside Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Nick Jonas lauded her stunning look and wished the team success. Chopra expressed immense joy at rejoining Telugu cinema, thanking Rajamouli for casting her as Mandakini in the highly anticipated spectacle.
Priyanka Chopra is marking her return to Indian cinema in a grand and mighty fashion in SS Rajamouli's next, 'Varanasi', starring opposite Telugu Superstar Mahesh Babu and
Prithviraj Sukumaran
. Priyanka Chopra's husband, singer-actor
Nick Jonas
, shared his best wishes to the team for the upcoming film.Sharing Mahesh Babu's intense first-look poster on his Instagram Stories, Nick wrote, "Congrats to the whole team. This film is sure to be incredible." He tagged Priyanka along with director SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, MM Keeravaani and the core team.

Nick compliments Priyanka's stunning look
The 'Sucker' singer also shared pictures of his "Desi girl" on his social media account. He shared pictures PeeCee for her look from the event. Priyanka Chopra donned a stunning all-white lehenga adorned with ivory crystals and antique gold embroidery.
Nick wrote, "Just wow. Breathtaking." In another post, he lovingly referred to her as "My Desi Girl."


Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini in 'Varanasi'
In 'Varanasi' Priyanka plays Mandakini, opposite Mahesh Babu's Rudhra, with Prithviraj Sukumaran appearing in a sinister role as Kumbha being the main antagonist. The film is a massive cinematic spectacle like any other Rajamouli directorial.The title and teaser were unveiled at a massive event in Hyderabad, attended by thousands.
During the event, Priyanka Chopra shared her excitement about being a part of the project, "This is the land where cinema is a celebration. As I am sure. You have already noticed. I am so happy to be back making this movie in my beloved India. And I said this before and I will say it again, the best and only way to join Telugu cinema is to do it with the greats," she said.
Priyanka thanks Rajamouli for choosing her as Mandakini
She further thanked the director, SS Rajamouli, for choosing her as Mandakini. "Rajamouli, sir. All I will say is, you are actually the visionary who has brought Indian cinema to the globe. Like, no one else has before. So I thank you so much for choosing me as your Mandakini," she added.


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