Highlights:
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Nick Jonas calls Priyanka Chopra “my desi girl” after her Varanasi-themed appearance
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Priyanka wore an ivory lehenga at the Hyderabad title launch
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SS Rajamouli released the first Varanasi teaser featuring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra
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Priyanka returns to Indian films as Mandakini after six years
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Priyanka Chopra’s appearance at the Varanasi title launch event in Hyderabad prompted a quick reaction from Nick Jonas, who referred to her as “my desi girl” on Instagram. Chopra’s photos from the event, posted by Jonas, included his comments “Just wow. Breathtaking.” The posts coincided with the release of the first Varanasi teaser, which generated considerable attention online.
Nick Jonas’ “my desi girl” message
Chopra attended the Hyderabad event in an ivory Anamika Khanna lehenga that featured gold crystal detailing, sequinned work, and a braid tied with a jadanagam. Jonas shared two separate Instagram Stories. One image included the line “my desi girl,” while another read “just wow” and “breathtaking.” Chopra later reshared the posts with a crying-laughing emoji and a heart.
How Varanasi marks Priyanka Chopra’s return
Chopra is returning to Indian cinema after six years, playing Mandakini in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. Earlier in the week, the filmmakers released her character poster showing her in a saree with a gun in an action pose. Rajamouli described it as a welcome back to “the woman who redefined Indian cinema on the global stage.”
Nick Jonas’ reaction to the film teaser
Jonas also shared Mahesh Babu’s character poster on Instagram and wrote, “Congrats to the whole team. This film is sure to be incredible.” It is uncommon for an American pop artist to promote a Telugu film teaser, and the posts were widely reshared by fans, highlighting the couple’s global reach.
Public reaction and next steps for the film
Chopra greeted fans with a namaste as she exited the event venue at Ramoji Film City. The crowd response was strong, and by the next morning, the Varanasi teaser had already registered high online viewership. The filmmakers plan to release additional character videos, though they have not announced a timeline.
Varanasi is aiming for a Sankranthi 2027 release. While the date is not finalized, early engagement continues to rise. The “my desi girl” moment amplified the conversation around the film even further.
