Priyanka Chopra Jonas shines as Mandakini in Rajamouli’s SSMB29

Priyanka returns to Indian cinema in a powerful role opposite Mahesh Babu

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is officially back in Indian cinema, and this time she arrives in a striking new avatar named Mandakini in SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s much-awaited globetrotter, tentatively titled SSMB29. The makers introduced her character with a powerful poster where she appears in a yellow saree, holding a gun—hinting at a bold, layered role.

Image source: x/priyankachopra

Image source: x/priyankachopra

Rajamouli shared the poster with a heartfelt note, saying he can’t wait for the world to see the many shades of Mandakini. For fans, this marks a huge moment as Priyanka returns to Indian films after several years.

The woman who redefined Indian Cinema on the global stage. Welcome back, Desi Girl! @priyankachopra

Can’t wait for the world to witness your myriad shades of MANDAKINI.#GlobeTrotter pic.twitter.com/br4APC6Tb1

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 12, 2025

Thank you all for your love and support. 15th na kaluddaam…
❤️????????#GlobeTrotter

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 12, 2025

All I can tell you is.. keep refreshing your feed. Because #PCJisback ????????
let me know what you think! @revanth_reddy1 https://t.co/ON5FGd0YKx

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 12, 2025

In a recent #AskPCJ session on X, Priyanka opened up about what this film means for her. When a fan asked if SSMB29 marks her “grand return to Indian cinema or the beginning of a whole new PCJ era,” she responded:

“Maybe both! I truly hope this becomes a new era for me, and yes, my return to Indian films. I’m excited because I know it’s going to be incredible.”

Her words reflect a mix of excitement and hope as she steps back into Indian cinema after several years. Priyanka’s last Indian film was The Sky Is Pink in 2019, and since then she has been busy with global projects like The Matrix Resurrections, Love Again, and the spy-thriller series Citadel.

In SSMB29, Priyanka stars alongside Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who plays the antagonist, Kumbha. His character was revealed earlier on November 7, adding even more excitement to the project.

The official title and first glimpse of the movie will be unveiled on November 15, 2025, at a grand event in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. Fans across the world can watch the launch live on JioHotstar.

Image source: x/priyankachopra

Priyanka’s return, Rajamouli’s vision, and Mahesh Babu’s massive fan base make SSMB29 one of the most anticipated films in recent years—and Mandakini already looks like a character to remember.