SSMB29: SS Rajamouli unveils Priyanka Chopra as GlobeTrotter's Mandakini

The anticipation around SS Rajamouli’s GlobeTrotter universe reached new heights after Prithviraj Sukumaran’s reveal as the antagonist Kumbha. Just when fans thought the excitement couldn’t soar any higher, Rajamouli pulled another surprise - unveiling Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini in SSMB29.

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The Queen Returns: Rajamouli Welcomes Priyanka Back to Indian Cinema

On Wednesday evening, the filmmaker shared Priyanka’s dazzling first-look poster on social media, greeting her with warmth and pride.

Rajamouli wrote, “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.” (sic)

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.#GlobeTrotterpic.twitter.com/br4APC6Tb1

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 12, 2025

With that one tweet, Rajamouli not only reignited fans’ curiosity but also marked the grand return of Priyanka Chopra to the Indian silver screen.

Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini: Grace Meets Grit

In the striking poster, Priyanka embodies Mandakini - a character that challenges every expectation of a mainstream movie heroine. Dressed in a vivid yellow saree, she stands on the edge of a cliff, gun in hand, poised between elegance and danger. The image captures both the timeless grace of her Indian roots and the fiery global power she’s become known for.

Sharing the poster herself, Priyanka wrote, “She’s more than what meets the eye… say hello to Mandakini. #GlobeTrotter.” Mahesh Babu, who plays the lead, added to the excitement with his own post: “And now she arrives…Meet MANDAKINI @priyankachopra.” (sic)

She’s more than what meets the eye… say hello to Mandakini. #GlobeTrotter@ssrajamouli@urstrulyMahesh@mmkeeravaani@SriDurgaArts@SBbySSK@PrithviOfficialpic.twitter.com/3KqKnb2D5h

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 12, 2025

Fans Set Social Media Ablaze

The moment the poster dropped, fans couldn’t contain their excitement. Comments flooded in with fire emojis and rave reactions.

One fan exclaimed, “OMG @priyankachopra as Mandakini? Saree slaying with a gun in @ssrajamouli's world? This + @urstrulyMahesh = BOX OFFICE TSUNAMI! Who's ready for #GlobeTrotter to break RRR records?” 

Another wrote, “Priyanka, that Mandakini poster is pure fire—SS Rajamouli’s magic meets your unstoppable vibe! That saree action scene? Epic redefinition of desi power. Can’t wait to see you slay the screen!”

Clearly, the audience is more than ready for Priyanka’s explosive comeback.

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A Hint Before the Storm

Interestingly, Priyanka had dropped a subtle clue just hours before the big reveal. During an #AskPCJ session on X, she teased fans about “something exciting coming soon,” without giving away details. The cryptic hint now makes perfect sense - she was preparing fans for her grand unveiling as Mandakini.

All I can tell you is.. keep refreshing your feed. Because #PCJisback 💪🏽
let me know what you think! @revanth_reddy1https://t.co/ON5FGd0YKx

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 12, 2025

Hopefully a new era and my return to Indian films. I’m not sure. But I know it will be incredible @jain_saloniihttps://t.co/JYqnvprWog

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 12, 2025

With Rajamouli’s vision, Mahesh Babu’s charisma, and Priyanka’s powerhouse presence, GlobeTrotter promises to be an adventure that transcends borders and expectations.