S.S. Rajamouli Marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Birthday With New ‘Varanasi’ Images
Two character stills of Priyanka Chopra Jonas from S.S. Rajamouli‘s “Varanasi” were released Saturday to mark the actor’s birthday. “Varanasi” spans...
Key points
- Two character stills of Priyanka Chopra Jonas from S.S.
- Rajamouli‘s “Varanasi” were released Saturday to mark the actor’s birthday.
- “Varanasi” spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city.
- Mahesh Babu plays the dual roles of the protagonist Rudhra and Hindu God Rama, Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a character named Mandakini and the main antagonist Kumbha is played by Prithviraj Sukumaran.
What happened
Two character stills of Priyanka Chopra Jonas from S.S. Rajamouli‘s “Varanasi” were released Saturday to mark the actor’s birthday. “Varanasi” spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city. Mahesh Babu plays the dual roles of the protagonist Rudhra and Hindu God Rama, Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a character named Mandakini and the main antagonist Kumbha is played by Prithviraj Sukumaran. The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses. “She did a fantastic job, and I’m so happy that I have her on board.” Popular on Variety The film marks Chopra Jonas’ return to Indian cinema after a run of Hollywood projects including “Citadel” and “The Matrix Resurrections.” She has described the production as career-defining.
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