Actress Priyanka Chopra is all set to return to Indian cinema after seven years with her upcoming film Varanasi. In an interview with CinemaBlend, Priyanka revealed that she had one request before saying yes to SS Rajamouli for the film: that he make her dance. Mahesh Babu further confirmed that it will be “sensational”.
Priyanka Chopra requested a dance number in Varanasi from SS Rajamouli
Priyanka recalled asking SS Rajamouli to make her dance in Varanasi, saying, “So, I haven’t done an Indian film in about six years. So when he called me and he said, ‘Oh, you know, this female character is really great and you have to do it,’ and whatever, I said, ‘I have a request, will you make me dance? Please, because I haven’t danced in so long… Wow, I shouldn’t have asked, because we’re dancing. Oh my God.’ God, there are many things. And poor Mahesh said, ‘It’s because of you, I have to do it too.’”
Mahesh added: “It’s sensational. And I think we have already recorded a song and it is still playing in our minds. And [Priyanka] He keeps singing it all the time. And that song was because she wanted to dance and… And he made her dance.”
Fans reacted to Priyanka and Mahesh Babu’s dance in the film. One of the comments read, “Priyanka and Mahesh Babu’s dance is absolute cinema.” Another wrote: “Give us a sneak peek of the song now.” Another commented: “Can’t wait to see the song.”
About Varanasi
Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film marks her next project after the box office success of RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, which released in 2022. The film marks Priyanka’s return to Indian cinema and will see her in an action-packed role as Mandakini. The film also stars Mahesh Babu as the protagonist and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the villain.
The teaser revealed that the film focuses on time travel and is an action adventure. Fans have been coming up with theories about the film’s plot, which has been kept under wraps. The director has also confirmed that in one of the sequences of the film, Mahesh Babu will be seen essaying the role of Lord Rama, which will further increase the excitement. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters in April 2027.