Priyanka Chopra practices her Telugu lines & rehearses her entry in the BTS moments shared from Varanasi event

Priyanka Chopra is making a stunning comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's epic action-adventure film, Varanasi. She recently stole the show at the grand title and teaser reveal event in Hyderabad, and now she's sharing a video of the event from her perspective.

Priyanka shares BTS video

Priyanka Chopra gave her fans a sneak peek into her Varanasi event prep on Instagram. In the video, she can be seen rehearsing her Telugu lines and scribbling notes for her big speech. The actress was clearly getting ready to dazzle the crowd, but also shared a relatable moment of nerves kicking in.

As she got ready with her team, Priyanka confessed, “it’s more difficult to speak Telugu in front of a live audience than in a movie.” The video shows her wearing a face mask, focused on her prep, and it's clear she's determined to nail her Telugu lines.

About the event

Priyanka Chopra gave a glimpse of her pre-event jitters and behind-the-scenes fun at the Varanasi launch. She was seen rehearsing her entry and lines with SS Rajamouli, and then sharing a laugh with Mahesh Babu, who seemed to be helping calm her nerves.

When she took the stage, Priyanka said, “I am so happy to be back, making this movie in my beloved India.” After her speech, she was all smiles, greeting Namrata Shirodkar and Sitara with warm hugs before settling in to watch the film's teaser. She captioned the video, “Varanasi launch from my eyes”.

Priyanka Chopra showered praise on her Varanasi co-stars at the launch event, calling Prithviraj Sukumaran a total softie despite his menacing on-screen presence. She also thanked Mahesh Babu and his family for making her feel at home in Hyderabad, and hailed SS Rajamouli as a visionary who's put Indian cinema on the global map.

Priyanka's look at the event was pure stunner - she rocked a white lehenga choli and gave major Princess Jasmine vibes.

The Varanasi teaser has fans buzzing! Mahesh Babu is on fire as Rudhra, riding a bull with a trishul in hand, amidst the vibrant streets of Varanasi. The teaser left fans speculating about the plot, with theories of time travel swirling around.