SS Rajamouli’s action-adventure Varanasi is being shot intensely in Hyderabad, Priyanka Chopra Making time for work and family. Her husband also joined the trip Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. In between filming, the couple recently enjoyed a movie night with her co-star, Mahesh Babu.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka hang out with Mahesh Babu
Priyanka, Nick and Mahesh Babu are pictured together in Hyderabad, a chain of cinemas co-owned by the Telugu star. The actress opted for a simple yet stylish look, wearing a sleeveless ivory V-neck top with textured details. She completed the outfit with oversized tinted sunglasses and let her shoulder-length hair fall in soft waves. Nick went for an all-white look, pairing a textured shirt with a white tank top, while Mahesh kept it low-key in an oversized black T-shirt paired with a matching hat and trousers.
Priyanka opens up about landing the role on Nick Jonas’ podcast
During an appearance on the Jonas Brothers podcast, Priyanka said she has been a part of ‘Varanasi’ for almost 14 months. She recalled how the project came to fruition and revealed that filmmaker SS Rajamouli reached out to her directly and offered her the role. As she said, “He called me to come and watch the movie, which is an epic adventure across the world. It took a minute, but I was so excited about it.”She also hinted at her character, mentioning that fans can expect to see her in a lot of slow-motion footage. In her words, “I did a lot of amazing slow-motion jumps in it, that’s all I can say.”
What is “Varanasi” about?
Varanasi takes place after the asteroid Shambhavi hits the Earth, leaving behind a world ravaged by environmental and ecological disasters. At the heart of the story is Rudra, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva and a holy warrior, who travels across different continents and time periods in search of a lost cosmic artifact. During his quest, he stumbles upon the elaborate conspiracy of Kumba, a powerful and ruthless figure bent on world domination. Priyanka’s Mandakini reportedly played a key role in guiding Rudra through the mythological timeline and helping him piece together the secrets of the past.