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Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini in SS Rajamouli's next. Photo: SS Rajamouli/X

Priyanka Chopra stuns as Mandakini! Saree, gun and swagger — Rajamouli’s next sends internet into meltdown

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Nov 13, 2025, at 03:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Global actress Priyanka Chopra's first look as 'Mandakini' in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film- likely to be titled as SSMB29- has been unveiled by the makers.

Priyanka's look has been unveiled by filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who has directed the film which is touted to be a globetrotter.

In a yellow saree and a gun in hand, Priyanka's comeback to the Indian films couldn't get better.

Rajamouli shared the look posting, "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."

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

Priyanka shared the look on Instagram saying, "She’s more than what meets the eye… Say hello to Mandakini."

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Billed as an action-adventure film, it features Mahesh Babu in the co-lead.

A major title-reveal event- dubbed as GlobeTrotter, is scheduled for November 15, 2025 at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.

The film is being positioned as a high-budget, globe-trotting spectacle, with reports suggesting it aims for a large international release footprint.

#Priyanka Chopra # SS Rajamouli # Mandakini # First Look # SSMB29 # Mahesh Babu

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