Rajamouli unveils Priyanka’s first look from ‘Varanasi’

New Delhi: Filmmaker S S Rajamouli shared the first look poster of Priyanka Chopra from his film Varanasi on the actor’s 44th birthday.

Also featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is slated to release April 7, 2027 and revolves around a community in 512 AD who possess an ancient secret that can save the world.

In 2027 AD, an asteroid named Shambhavi collides with Earth, causing a cataclysmic event. Meanwhile, a greedy scientist, Kumbha (Prithviraj), becomes paralysed while trying to retrieve the artefact.

Grace when she smiles.
Fire when she doesn’t.

Mandakini… @PriyankaChopra in #Varanasi pic.twitter.com/4lYerYbm4Q

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) July 18, 2026

The poster shared by the RRR filmmaker on his Instagram handle Saturday featured Chopra, who will essay the role of Mandakini, in an all-black ensemble with her hair tied. “Grace when she smiles. Fire when she doesn’t. Mandakini… @PriyankaChopra in #Varanasi,” read the caption.

It was followed by another picture of the actor from the sets of the film.

“Varanasi” will feature music by MM Keeravani, who won an Oscar for Rajamouli’s previous film RRR. It is produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business.