Singer-actor Nick Jonas has spoken about Priyanka Chopra’s much-awaited return to Indian cinema, confirming that she has been shooting for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming magnum opus Varanasi for over a year. Appearing on the Zach Sang Show while promoting his new album Sunday Best, Jonas offered insight into the scale of the project and Chopra’s commitment to it.
“Priyanka has been shooting for the last 14 months on and off. It’s a South Indian film by SS Rajamouli, who directed RRR. It’s his next big film. It’s gonna be incredible,” Jonas said. His comments have drawn attention as Varanasi marks Chopra’s first Indian film in several years.
Varanasi is significant for Priyanka Chopra as it marks her comeback to Indian cinema after a gap. She was last seen in Bollywood in 2019’s The Sky Is Pink. Her last Telugu release dates back to 2013’s Thoofan.
In Rajamouli’s ambitious project, Chopra plays Mandakini, described as a mysterious thief and explorer who connects mythological themes with contemporary storytelling. The film is positioned as a large-scale cinematic spectacle blending mythology, adventure and global storytelling.
Beyond discussing the film, Jonas also expressed admiration for Indian cinema’s musical traditions. “The melodies are just so incredible. They are on a scale that we are not as familiar with over here,” he said. “The thing I love about Hindi music and music from Southeast Asia is that, a lot of the time, the music comes from a film and becomes famous.”
He also highlighted the playback singing culture unique to Indian films. “So often it’s the actors who are lip-syncing to someone else’s voice. But there are these music composers who specialise in making songs sound like big hits and fit cinematically. That’s something very inspiring to me. There’s so much great music in Indian cinema.”
Speaking of Varanasi. SS Rajamouli unveiled the official title at Hyderabad’s Globetrotter event in November 2025. The film is slated for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027, coinciding with Ram Navami.
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