# SS Rajamouli & Mahesh Babu Just Gave Priyanka Chopra Her Most Powerful Reviews Yet — And Varanasi Just Got More Exciting

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babu/  
Published: 2026-03-02  
Updated: 2026-03-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

When the director you’re currently filming a ₹1,000 crore epic with publicly calls your performance “ferociously strong” — you know you’ve done something special. SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu both watched Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Netflix action-thriller *The Bluff* and couldn’t hold back their praise. Indian cinema fans, take note.

## *The Bluff* & *Varanasi* — Key Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film Reviewed** | *The Bluff* (Netflix) |
| **Lead Actress** | Priyanka Chopra Jonas |
| **Reviewed By** | SS Rajamouli & Mahesh Babu |
| **Upcoming Film Together** | *Varanasi* (SS Rajamouli directorial) |
| **Co-stars in Varanasi** | Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| **Varanasi Release Date** | April 7, 2027 (Ugadi) |
| **Varanasi Budget** | ₹1,000–1,300 crore (est.) |
| **Filming Duration** | 20 months (14 done, 6 remaining) |

## What Mahesh Babu Said

Taking to X, Mahesh Babu stated that *The Bluff* is a well-mounted film with engaging action and emotions, and praised Priyanka Chopra for being “in top form, swashbuckling and ticking all the boxes with a packed performance,” sending his love to the entire team.

![Priyanka Chopra](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-85-1024x576.png)

Coming from a superstar who will share the screen with her in one of Indian cinema’s most anticipated films — that’s not just a nice review. That’s a vote of confidence that the entire industry will notice.

## What SS Rajamouli Said

Calling Priyanka “ferociously strong,” Rajamouli wrote that she is one of the few actors who can be utterly vulnerable at one moment and ferociously strong the next, adding that *The Bluff* is another testament to her talent — with kick-ass stunts, an enjoyable setting, and a great pace.

For a director of Rajamouli’s stature — the man behind *Baahubali* and *RRR* — those words carry extraordinary weight. When he says “another testament to her talent,” he means it.

## The *Varanasi* Connection — Why This Matters So Much

Priyanka recently revealed on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* that they have already completed 14 months of filming for *Varanasi* and will shoot for another six — a total of 20 months — calling it a true “go big or go home” project.

*Varanasi* is scheduled for theatrical release on April 7, 2027, coinciding with Ugadi, and is made on a budget of ₹1,000–1,300 crore — potentially making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.

The fact that both Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu are publicly rallying behind Priyanka’s performance right now is clearly building the anticipation machine for what promises to be a generational cinematic event. For the latest updates on *Varanasi* and all major South Indian film releases, [TechnoSports has the most comprehensive coverage](https://technosports.co.in) — bookmark it now.

## A Global Star Coming Home

Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema after years in Hollywood is one of the most talked-about industry comebacks in years. For context on her remarkable journey from *Miss World* to *Quantico* to now teaming up with Rajamouli, the [Wikipedia page on Priyanka Chopra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priyanka_Chopra) tells the full story of a career that has truly gone global.

And for everything happening in Indian cinema in 2026 — from box office numbers to OTT releases — [TechnoSports is your go-to destination](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: What did SS Rajamouli say about Priyanka Chopra’s performance in *The Bluff*?**

Rajamouli called Priyanka “ferociously strong,” praising her ability to shift between vulnerability and strength — describing *The Bluff* as yet another testament to her exceptional talent and action chops.

### **Q: When is SS Rajamouli’s *Varanasi* releasing and who stars in it?**

*Varanasi* is set for release on **April 7, 2027 (Ugadi)**, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran — with a reported budget of ₹1,000–1,300 crore making it one of India’s most expensive films ever.