{"id":2756,"date":"2026-07-18T03:27:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T03:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=2756"},"modified":"2026-07-18T03:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T03:27:21","slug":"varanasi-priyanka-chopra-stuns-as-mandakini-in-fierce-new-look-from-ss-rajamoulis-globe-trotting-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=2756","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Varanasi&#8217;: Priyanka Chopra stuns as Mandakini in &#8216;fierce&#8217; new look from SS Rajamouli&#8217;s globe-trotting epic |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132472517,imgsize-183594,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/priyanka-varanasi-look.jpg\" alt=\"'Varanasi': Priyanka Chopra stuns as Mandakini in 'fierce' new look from SS Rajamouli's globe-trotting epic\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the occasion of <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/priyanka-chopra\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priyanka Chopra<\/a>&#8216;s birthday, the makers unveiled a new look from the upcoming film &#8216;Varanasi&#8217;.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The first official images from the film, shared by Entertainment Weekly, offer a glimpse of Chopra in a fierce and feisty avatar as the character <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/mandakini\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandakini<\/a>, in the SS Rajamouli-directed epic. According to the report, Mandakini is described as &#8220;a fierce, globetrotting character who is strong, vulnerable and unforgettable in equal measure.<!-- -->&#8220;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Priyanka Chopra&#8217;s &#8216;Varanasi&#8217; looks unveiled on her birthday<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Priyanka Chopra and <keyword id=\"19946439\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"mahesh-babu\" source=\"keywords\" solralias.seotitle=\"Mahesh-Babu\" solralias.msid=\"56498324\" solralias.title=\"Mahesh Babu\">Mahesh Babu<\/keyword> to have epic dance number<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The new look sees her in an all-black avatar, rocking wild curls and a sheer ensemble for what appears to be a song sequence in the film. It remains to be seen if this look is from the much-talked-about dance sequence that the actress specifically requested Rajamouli for. She previously revealed that she asked the director for a dance number and shot a massive, high-energy scene alongside co-star Mahesh Babu.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Priyanka Chopra&#8217;s role in &#8216;Varanasi&#8217;<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Varanasi&#8217;, marks Chopra&#8217;s first Indian theatrical release since 2019&#8217;s &#8216;The Sky Is Pink&#8217;, will see her starring opposite Mahesh Babu in the lead role as Rudhra. He will also be seen taking on a dual role as Lord Rama for a rumoured 20-minute sequence in the film that is set to depict the epic <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ramayana\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ramayana<\/a> battle.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Malayalam star <!-- -->Prithviraj Sukumaran<!-- --> plays the film&#8217;s primary antagonist, Kumbha, who is described as &#8220;dangerously unlimited in his mentality.&#8221; As per the report, Chopra&#8217;s Mandakini finds herself caught between the two central male characters as the story unfolds.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Priyanka Chopra excited for &#8216;Varanasi&#8217; release<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Although the actor has remained largely tight-lipped about the project and her role in the movie, she recently offered a small tease. During an appearance on the &#8216;Hey Jonas&#8217; podcast, hosted by husband <!-- -->Nick Jonas<!-- --> and his brothers Kevin and Joe, Priyanka shared, \u201cI have been working on it for about 14 months now. But SS Rajamouli is known to take that kind of time to make movies. He called me for this movie, and it\u2019s this epic adventure around the world and in time. It has taken a minute, but I\u2019m so excited about it. I do many amazing slow-motion jumps in it, and that\u2019s all I can say about it.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>About SS Rajamouli&#8217;s &#8216;Varanasi&#8217;<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Varanasi marks Rajamouli&#8217;s first original feature since the global success of &#8216;RRR&#8217;. The filmmaker&#8217;s latest venture is described as &#8220;an epic, action-adventure that spans thousands of years from ancient civilizations to the present day across multiple continents, with characters traversing Antarctica, Africa, and the holy city of Varanasi itself.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027. .<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/varanasi-priyanka-chopra-stuns-as-mandakini-in-fierce-new-look-from-ss-rajamoulis-globe-trotting-epic-on-birthday\/articleshow\/132472469.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the occasion of Priyanka Chopra&#8216;s birthday, the makers unveiled a new look from the upcoming film &#8216;Varanasi&#8217;.The first official images from the film, shared by Entertainment Weekly, offer a glimpse of Chopra in a fierce and feisty avatar as the character Mandakini, in the SS Rajamouli-directed epic. 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