Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has unveiled her first look from the upcoming film Globetrotter, directed by SS Rajamouli. It marks her return to Indian cinema after a long time. The film also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The first look introduces Priyanka as Mandakini, a fierce desi character. This comes days after the makers unveiled Prithviraj`s first look as the antagonist, Kumba.
Priyanka plays Mandakini
Priyanka unveiled her first look and wrote, “She’s more than what meets the eye… say hello to Mandakini.” In the poster, Priyanka is seen in action mode while wearing a bright yellow saree. She is seen wearing Kolhapuri chappal and in complete action mode as she shoots down her opponent. She is seen standing on a collapsing rocky path.
Priyanka on her return to Indian cinema
Before unveiling the first look, Priyanka said she is excited about her upcoming film Globetrotter, which marks her return to Indian cinema, and hopes the SS Rajamouli-directed film will usher in a new era.
Ahead of the film`s grand launch event in Hyderabad on Saturday, the actor held an AskPCJ session on the social media platform X, where she fielded queries from fans about the project and her experience in the Telugu film industry.
Asked by a user if the movie will mark her “grand return to Indian cinema or a whole new PCJ era”, the actor replied, “Hopefully a new era and my return to Indian films. I`m not sure. But I know it will be incredible.”
Priyanka`s last Indian project was the 2019 drama The Sky is Pink, in which she starred alongside Farhan Akhtar. In Rajamouli`s Globetrotter, she will feature alongside Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Another fan said they missed seeing her on screen in India and hoped that Globetrotter will mark a new beginning for her.
To this, Priyanka replied, “By Gods grace. I`m hoping to be able to do the best work I can around the world. With all your support it feels like anything is possible.”
Asked about her experience in the Telugu film industry, the 43-year-old actor said, “It`s still early days for me on the movie but it`s been Adiri poyindi (super) !!!!Also the biryani is the best in the world in Hyderabad.”
One fan quizzed Priyanka about delivering dialogues in Telugu.
The actor responded by saying, “It`s obviously not my first language but ssrajamouli sir has been so helpful. I will be able to deliver my Telugu lines and live up to your expectations.”