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Priyanka tops Deepika and Alia as India’s highest-paid actress

‘Varanasi’: Priyanka Chopra tops Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt as India’s highest-paid actress

Priyanka Chopra is making a grand comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’, co-starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Reportedly charging Rs 30 crore for her role as Mandakini, she becomes India’s highest-paid actress. Following the success of ‘RRR’, Rajamouli’s ambitious collaboration promises a major cinematic spectacle.

Priyanka Chopra is gearing up to return to Indian cinema in grand style with SS Rajamouli’s ambitious project, ‘Varanasi’. The film brings together an impressive ensemble cast featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in leading roles. After the spectacular title reveal, Priyanka has grabbed headlines once again by becoming the highest-paid actress in India, surpassing Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt.

Priyanka Chopra’s massive fee for ‘Varanasi’

As reported by Firstpost, the actress has quoted a fee of Rs 30 crore to essay the role of Mandakini.

Behind-the-scenes moments from the Varanasi event

The actress recently took to Instagram to post a video filled with behind-the-scenes moments from the grand Varanasi event. In the clip, she is seen practicing Telugu and later admitted that “it’s more difficult to speak Telugu in front of a live audience than in a movie.”

A major cinematic collaboration takes shape

SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film, ‘Varanasi’, promises to be their most expansive and visionary project so far. Fans have eagerly awaited the duo’s collaboration, and the buzz around it has reached new heights. Having already earned global recognition for Indian cinema, Rajamouli now joins hands with the South megastar for what is being hailed as one of the most anticipated cinematic ventures. The film’s promotional campaign has officially kicked off.

Rajamouli’s creative touch raises expectations

The poster perfectly showcases SS Rajamouli’s distinct creative brilliance. Known for setting benchmarks with every project, the director has once again taken the excitement around his upcoming film to new heights. After the global triumph and Oscar victory of ‘RRR’, audiences have immense expectations from his next masterpiece.

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