Priyanka Chopra Jonas Excited for Her Comeback in Indian Cinema with Varanasi

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently expressed her excitement about returning to Indian cinema during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She is set to star in the film Varanasi, directed by the renowned SS Rajamouli, alongside Mahesh Babu. After a hiatus of 6-7 years from Indian films, Priyanka is eager to embark on this new adventure, which has been filmed in Imax format over the past 14 months. Her enthusiasm for the project and admiration for Rajamouli highlight her commitment to this significant return.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 28, 2026, 05:40 IST

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Discusses Her Return to Indian Films

During her recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared her enthusiasm about returning to Indian cinema, expressing admiration for director SS Rajamouli.

Priyanka is set to star in the film Varanasi, which features Mahesh Babu in the lead role and is helmed by the acclaimed SS Rajamouli. In her conversation with Fallon, she remarked, “It’s been 6-7 years since I last acted in an Indian film. Now, I’m thrilled to be part of Varanasi, directed by one of India’s finest directors, SS Rajamouli. This project promises to be an adventure, and I can’t wait for audiences to see it. We’ve filmed it in Imax format over the past 14 months.”