Priyanka Chopra is gearing up for her long-awaited return to Indian cinema with Varanasi, marking her first Indian film in nearly seven years. The ambitious project, directed by SS Rajamouli, also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, making it one of the most talked-about upcoming films.
In a recent interaction with CinemaBlend, Priyanka shared that she had a specific request before agreeing to be part of the film. Having spent several years away from Indian film sets, she asked Rajamouli to include dance sequences, something she felt she had missed during her time working internationally. She admitted that she did not anticipate the scale of what followed, adding that the film features extensive choreography.
Mahesh Babu later confirmed that the dance element has turned out to be a major highlight. According to the actor, one of the songs has already been shot and has stayed with the team ever since. He described the number as memorable and said that Priyanka often finds herself humming the tune on set. He also joked that her request to dance resulted in him having to match the energy on screen.
The revelation has further fuelled fan excitement around Varanasi. Social media users have been eagerly reacting to the news of Priyanka and Mahesh Babu sharing the dance floor, with many calling the pairing “absolute cinema” and others urging the makers to release a glimpse of the song soon. With expectations steadily building, Varanasi is shaping up to be a significant milestone in Priyanka Chopra’s Indian film journey.
