Priyanka Chopra's Telugu greeting steals the show at Varanasi event. Watch

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas stole the show as she greeted fans in Telugu at the title launch of her much-anticipated film, helmed by filmmaker SS Rajamouli and starring actor Mahesh Babu. Titled 'Varanasi', the film is slated for a 2027 Summer release. 

Speaking on stage at the event, Priyanka said, “The energy tonight is electrifying, and it is all because of you (the fans). You guys have come here in such huge numbers, for that all of us are very grateful to you all. To the media, not just from India but all over the world, this is a land where cinema is a celebration.”

“I am so glad to be back making this movie in my beloved India. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, the best and only way to join Telugu cinema is to do it with the greats (while pointing at SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu),” she added.  

Talking about Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyanka said how his character was very scary, but in real life, he is just as sweet. She also thanked Mahesh Babu and her wife Namrata for their warm hospitality.