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Priyanka Chopra is officially returning to Indian cinema after a seven-year hiatus, and her comeback comes with a fun twist. The actor has revealed that she had just one request before saying yes to SS Rajamouli’s upcoming magnum opus Varanasi and it ended up affecting her co-star Mahesh Babu in a big way.

In a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Priyanka shared that when Rajamouli approached her with the film, she immediately connected with the character but couldn’t resist making a special request. Having spent several years away from Hindi and Indian cinema, she asked the filmmaker if he would let her dance on screen again. What followed, however, was far more demanding than she had anticipated.

Priyanka recalled joking that she “should not have asked” because the film features extensive dance sequences. Laughing about the experience, she revealed that Mahesh Babu had to join her in the demanding choreography, adding that he jokingly blamed her for making him dance as well.

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Mahesh Babu, who plays the film’s protagonist, confirmed that the song sequence is already shaping up to be a standout moment. He described it as “sensational,” revealing that one song has already been shot and is so catchy that it keeps replaying in their minds. He also shared that Priyanka often hums the tune on set, reinforcing just how memorable the number is.

Fans were quick to react to the revelations, flooding social media with excitement. Many called the pairing of Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu “absolute cinema,” while others eagerly demanded a sneak peek of the song.

Directed by SS Rajamouli, Varanasi marks his first project after the global success of RRR (2022). The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist and sees Priyanka in an action-driven role as Mandakini. Set against the backdrop of time travel, the action-adventure has already sparked intense fan speculation.

Adding to the buzz, Rajamouli has confirmed that Mahesh Babu will portray Lord Rama in one of the film’s sequences. Scheduled for a theatrical release in April 2027, Varanasi promises spectacle, scale and thanks to Priyanka’s request, some unforgettable dance moves.

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The wait is finally over. A24 has released the first full-length trailer for The Drama, offering a tantalising glimpse into Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s upcoming film and it’s anything but a fairytale romance. Dropping on February 3, the trailer sets the stage for a wedding week that quickly unravels into emotional chaos, dark humour, and explosive confrontations.

Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, known for Dream Scenario, The Drama follows a couple whose journey to the altar spirals off course in unexpected and unsettling ways. Pattinson stars opposite Zendaya as her fiancé, with the trailer teasing strained conversations, an uncomfortable wedding photo shoot, intense blow-ups, and one particularly striking moment where Zendaya is seen holding a knife, suggesting the film’s tonal shift from romantic tension to something far more sinister.

The film also features a strong supporting cast, including Alana Haim, Succession and Materialists actor Zoë Winters, Mamoudou Athie from Kinds of Kindness, and Hailey Benton Gates from Challengers. Together, they star in a story that promises emotional dissonance, biting satire, and Borgli’s signature unsettling edge.

Naturally, Zendaya’s wedding look has already become a major talking point. In the trailer, she appears in a sleek, strappy, floor-length gown with a cinched waist, low back, and full veil, styled with soft ringlets. While it’s strictly cinematic, the dress has sparked curiosity among fans, especially following news of the actor’s real-life engagement to Tom Holland.

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Despite the bridal buzz, Zendaya’s schedule remains packed. Beyond The Drama, 2026 will see her return for the highly anticipated third, and possibly final, season of Euphoria in April. She will also appear in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and the next Spider-Man film alongside Holland in July, before wrapping up the Dune franchise later in the year.

The Drama is set to hit theatres on April 3, 2026. Until then, the trailer makes one thing clear: this wedding comes with far more than cold feet, it comes with consequences. 

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