As makers dropped the first look of Varanasi, comparisons between the Desi girl and Kalki star Deepika Padukone began flooding the internet.
Priyanka Chopra who written the Indian cinema with SS rajamouli’s Magnum office Varanasi will be seen in an Indian language film after 7 long years her last was the sky is pink. In the image shared by S.S Rajamouli on his Instagram handle Priyanka Chopra is seen in a dangerously mysterious character clad in a black outfit with a gun in hand.
Anticipation for the Desi girls return has taken the internet a storm. Netizens going gaga over her look took to X, sharing their reactions.
One user wrote, “Better than Deepika in #Kalki2898AD.” While another praising her beauty said, “Is it her look from #Varanasi? She looks absolutely beautiful! Man, he’s gonna present her so well. I can’t even wait to see this movie. Many happy returns of the day, PC. High hopes for her character Mandakini, hoping we’ll see something fresh. #PriyankaChopra”
Another Priyanka chopra admirer added, “Priyanka Chopra’s Varanasi stills capture a striking blend of grace, intensity, and timeless elegance. Every frame reflects powerful storytelling and a captivating screen presence.”
Reminding the internet of the Citadel stars birthday, one user mentioned #Varanasi drops a breathtaking first look of Priyanka Chopra on her birthday. Captioned, ‘Grace when she smiles. Fire when she doesn’t,’ by director SS Rajamouli, this global action epic looks absolutely spectacular!”
The official trailer of the film was released the Globetrotter event held in Hyderabad on November 15, 2025. The teaser opened with a sweeping drone shot of Varanasi, one of India’s oldest cities, believed to date back to 521 CE. The visuals then shifted to a dramatic sequence showing the asteroid Sambhavi hitting the Earth, with shots spanning Antarctica, Africa, and other locations, including the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. The teaser concluded with a striking image of Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, riding a bull and holding a trishul.The film is scheduled to release on April 7, 2027.