¡®Queen is coming back¡¯, Report of Priyanka Chopra returning to Indian cinema with SSMB29 make fans jump in joy
Priyanka Chopra might return to Indian films with an SS Rajamouli directorial starring Mahesh Babu. Fans can't keep calm as the diva¡¯s wait has been as long as 6 years and is extremely personal to many!
SS Rajamouli, the director behind blockbuster films like Baahubali and RRR, is gearing up for his next big project, SSMB29. This time, it¡¯s an African jungle adventure starring Mahesh Babu as an explorer inspired by Lord Hanuman. The movie will go on floors in April 2025 and the latest buzz suggests that Priyanka Chopra will return to Indian cinema as the female lead for this one.
More about Priyanka Chopra¡¯s India comeback
It¡¯s been six years since her last Bollywood film, The Sky Is Pink and according to a Pinkvilla report, Rajamouli wanted a global star for this role, and Priyanka fit the bill perfectly. After months of discussions, she¡¯s officially on board this action-packed adventure which is expected to be filmed in studios across India, the US, and the African jungles, wrapping up by the end of 2026.
Rajamouli is currently in talks with major studios like Disney and Sony to back the project, aiming for a big release in 2027.
Internet reacts to Priyanka Chopra¡¯s return to Indian cinema
Referring to rumours of Karan Johar and Gauri Khan planning an outcast of Priyanka from Bollywood around 2016, one user wrote, ¡°No dharma or Gauri Khan cult can take away what¡¯s hers. I mean no Bollywood projects but she is getting the best director movie that is pan India! So happy.¡± Another added, ¡°Yes she is coming back. Finally, we have someone who can act and has a star presence. I hope she breaks lots of records and leaves eggs on the face of her haters¡ KJO.¡±
¡°A fine choice. She's perfect for the role because she's good at action. And since she has good connections in Hollywood too now, she'll help the team promote it overseas as well,¡± another one said.
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Aditya Sagar is a journalist at Indiatimes, blending his love for entertainment with sprinkles of lifestyle and whatever's catching fire at the moment. With a pulse on Bollywood and an ear to the ground for the latest trends, he steers the world of cinema, style, and viral stories with finesse. Your go-to guide for the glitz, gossip, and everything in between, find him @theadityasagar across all social platforms.
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