Superstar Mahesh Babu lauded Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ performance in The Bluff, calling it a packed and engaging entertainer. In response, Priyanka hinted at an upcoming Antarctica schedule for their ambitious film tentatively titled Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli.

Mahesh Babu Applauds The Bluff

Mahesh Babu recently watched The Bluff, an Amazon Prime Video original starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mahesh praised Priyanka’s performance, describing her as being “in top form” and applauding the film’s action and emotional depth. His public appreciation quickly caught fans’ attention.

Priyanka responded warmly, writing, “Thank you, my friend. See you soon in Antarctica,” — a reply that has now sparked major speculation.

Antarctica Schedule for ‘Varanasi’?

Mahesh Babu and visionary filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli are currently working on their globe-trotting project, tentatively titled Varanasi.

Recent updates reveal:

Ongoing shoot schedule in Georgia
Next schedule likely planned in Antarctica
Film designed for a grand IMAX experience

If confirmed, Antarctica would mark one of the rare instances of an Indian film shooting on the icy continent — significantly elevating the film’s global ambition.

Star-Studded Cast & Crew

Apart from Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the film features:

Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prakash Raj
R. Madhavan

The project is:

Produced by K. L. Narayana under Durga Arts
Co-produced by S. S. Karthikeya (Showing Business)
Music composed by Oscar-winner M. M. Keeravani
Story written by V. Vijayendra Prasad

Release Plan

Worldwide Release Date: April 7, 2027
Languages: Multiple
Format: IMAX
Key Entities
Mahesh Babu – Lead Actor
Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Actress, Hollywood & Indian Film Star
The Bluff – Amazon Prime Video Original Film
Amazon Prime Video – OTT Streaming Platform
S. S. Rajamouli – Director
Prithviraj Sukumaran – Actor
K. L. Narayana – Producer (Durga Arts)
S. S. Karthikeya – Co-Producer (Showing Business)
M. M. Keeravani – Music Composer
V. Vijayendra Prasad – Story Writer

Final Verdict

Mahesh Babu’s praise for Priyanka Chopra’s The Bluff not only highlighted mutual admiration but also subtly revealed exciting developments for their upcoming collaboration with SS Rajamouli.

With international schedules spanning Georgia and potentially Antarctica, Varanasi is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Indian cinematic ventures ever mounted — aiming firmly at a global stage.