Actor Priyanka Chopra visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple on Monday to seek blessings during her ongoing India trip. Videos shared by paparazzi showed the actor leaving the temple in a pink suit and waving to fans as she made her way towards her car.
Priyanka is currently in India for the shoot of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi. Her temple visit came days after she was spotted in Hyderabad with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, as work on the film continued.
In videos circulating online, Priyanka was seen stepping out of Siddhivinayak Temple after offering prayers. She smiled and waved at the fans waiting outside before getting into her car.
In the run-up to Varanasi
On August 8, Priyanka shared an unseen photograph with Mahesh Babu from the sets of Varanasi on her Instagram Stories. The image appeared to have been taken during the film’s schedule in Africa. Alongside it, she wished Mahesh on his birthday, writing, “Happy Birthday Bob. Here’s to going on the ultimate adventure with #Varanasi! @urstrulyMahesh.”
Her birthday message came on the same day the makers unveiled Mahesh Babu’s first look from the film. His character, Rudhra, was introduced through two images, one showing him sitting on a bamboo raft and another featuring him standing amid a wilderness. Sharing the look, the makers wrote, “Fierce isn’t his only shade... RUDHRA in #Varanasi. @urstrulyMahesh.”
Earlier, Priyanka and Nick were spotted with Mahesh Babu and his son Gautam at Hyderabad’s AMB Cinemas. Pictures and videos of the four arriving at the multiplex surfaced online, prompting speculation about whether they had attended a private screening or met following the day’s shoot.
Neither the actors nor their teams revealed the reason for the visit. AMB Cinemas is owned by Mahesh Babu.
The official Instagram account of the theatre shared a photograph of the stars and described it as a “star-studded evening”, adding that Mahesh, Priyanka and Nick had visited the venue for a movie night.
More about the film
The action-adventure marks Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema after a six-year gap. It is also her first collaboration with filmmaker SS Rajamouli and actor Mahesh Babu.
Varanasi features Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. While the makers have kept the storyline under wraps, the film is expected to be a major global production.
Priyanka has been travelling between India and the US for the project, with Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie accompanying her during some of the shooting schedules.
Varanasi is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on April 7, 2027.
