Priyanka Chopra teases Kapil Sharma as she lands in Mumbai: “Get ready!”

December 10, 2025

Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra is all set to return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film, starring alongside Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The actress recently confirmed her appearance on Kapil Sharma’s upcoming Netflix comedy show, creating a fresh wave of excitement among fans.

A Fun Warning for Kapil Sharma

Priyanka took to her Instagram Story and wrote, “@kapilsharma you better be ready. #Mumbai #Thegreatindiankapilshow.”

She followed it with another story featuring herself in an all-black outfit as she exited Mumbai airport, captioned: “Mumbai meri Jaan.”

Priyanka Reflects on Her Journey: Sacrifice, Hustle & Ambition

At the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi, Priyanka opened up about the sacrifices she made in her career. She stated, “When I first started working, I was not selective at all. Whatever work I would get, I would do because it’s a privilege to just get work… I would say yes to everything. I was really greedy in my 20s. I wanted to work every day.”

The actress credited her dedication and work ethic for bringing her to her current position. She added, “Now Beyoncé said this, and I’m going to quote her. I feel like I’m on the other side of my sacrifice. I worked really hard. I missed birthdays. I missed when my father was in the hospital… I missed Christmases, I missed Diwali. I missed time with my family… That time, I needed to work that hard. And that 20-year-old me needed to make those sacrifices for this woman to have the life that I have now.”

She continued, “I do think it’s a luxury… sometimes you’ve got to hustle. There’s no other way around it… having a work ethic, having discipline, and going after it will get you to a point where you can pull back.” Reflecting with gratitude, she said, “Now I can choose when I want to say yes, but I couldn’t have done that if she hadn’t worked so hard. So I thank her a lot sometimes. Thank your younger self.”

 

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About Varanasi

Priyanka marks her grand return to Indian films with SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, scheduled for a March 2027 release. The film promises a visually spectacular action–adventure rooted in mythology and time travel.

The first look highlights Ramayana-inspired elements, depicting a massive asteroid striking Earth, with its fragments crashing into Varanasi, Antarctica, and Africa.

Mahesh Babu takes on the role of Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra stars as Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran appears as the antagonist, Kumbha.