Highlights
- Priyanka Chopra turns heads at the Varanasi title reveal in a custom Anamika Khanna
- Nick Jonas calls her “my desi girl,” “just wow,” and “breathtaking”
- Priyanka’s post crosses 2.5 million likes in a day
- Varanasi stars Priyanka, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, with a 2027 release expected
Priyanka’s traditional look steals the spotlight
Priyanka Chopra sets social media buzzing with her look at the Varanasi title reveal in Hyderabad. Wearing a custom ivory lehenga by Anamika Khanna, she completes the ensemble with a pleated hairdo, maang tikka, and layered necklaces. She captions her photos “Channelling my inner Devi,” and the post picks up about 2.5 million likes within 24 hours.
Priyanka plays Mandakini in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, alongside Mahesh Babu as Rudhra and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha.
Nick Jonas leads the cheering section
Nick later shares one of Priyanka’s photos on his Instagram storiesInstagram/ nickjonas
As fans rave about her appearance, Nick Jonas is among the first to react. He comments, “I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say… Oh my God!” His message draws attention from fellow actors, including Dia Mirza, who responds playfully.
Nick later shares one of Priyanka’s photos on his Instagram stories with the caption “my desi girl,” referencing her popular Dostana track. In another story, he adds “just wow” and “breathtaking,” highlighting her hairstyle adorned with a jadanagam.
Nick cheers for the Varanasi team
The singer also posts Mahesh Babu’s Rudhra poster and congratulates the cast and crew, saying the film is “sure to be incredible.”
Fans react to Varanasi’s first glimpses
Early footage from Varanasi continues to trend online as viewers speculate about its storyline. The film is planned for a 2027 release, though the makers have not confirmed a date.
