New Varanasi Stills Released for Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Birthday
Originally published Jul 18, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 18, 2026
Key points
- Two new Varanasi stills were released on Priyanka Chopra Jonas' birthday.
- The film spans multiple continents, from Antarctica to Africa to India.
- Mahesh Babu plays both Rudhra and the god Rama in the upcoming epic.
Two character stills featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas have been released from director S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming film "Varanasi" to coincide with the actress’ birthday. The images hint at a story that spans millennia and moves across continents, including settings such as Antarctica, Africa, and the Indian city of Varanasi.
The epic is expected to star Mahesh Babu in dual roles as protagonist Rudhra and the Hindu deity Rama, while Chopra Jonas portrays an undisclosed character. The stills provide the first visual glimpse of the film’s ambitious scope and its ensemble cast.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran
