The atmosphere at the ‘Varanasi’ title launch was nothing short of electric with Priyanka Chopra Jonas making a grand entrance to a vibrant Desi Girl homage. Her reaction was immediate and heartfelt: “That was exciting,” she said, clearly moved by the roaring crowd of thousands. The evening wasn’t just about cinematic celebration – it was also a moment of personal connection. Priyanka took a pause to honor Mahesh Babu and his family, “Thank you for welcoming me. You know who I am going to talk about, right? What do you call him, Bob or Lion? There are many other names, but I know him as MB. I know him as the incredible, legendary Mahesh Babu. Thank you and your beautiful family; Namrata and Sitara have made me feel like Hyderabad is my home. So thank you so much for treating me like your family and making this experience so wonderful for me.” Her words reflected genuine warmth and admiration. In ‘Varanasi’, Mahesh Babu steps into the role of Rudhra, with Priyanka playing Mandakini, his counterpart while Prithviraj Sukumaran brings menace to the screen as the formidable Kumbha.
