Priyanka Chopra Touches Down in Hyderabad with Nick Jonas and Little Malti for Varanasi Shoot

Hyderabad’s bustling airport turned into a miniature red‑carpet on July 26 when Priyanka Chopra stepped out of the arrivals hall, hand‑in‑hand with husband Nick Jonas and their four‑year‑old daughter Malti Marie. The trio’s low‑key yet unmistakable appearance caused a flurry of cameras and a handful of thrilled fans to gather, hoping for a glimpse of the family’s private moment.

Priyanka, fresh off celebrating her 44th birthday a week earlier, was dressed in a relaxed dark‑brown coordinated set – an off‑shoulder top paired with matching pants, topped off with a beige cap, sleek black sunglasses and simple brown flats. She managed to look both stylish and comfortable, a subtle nod to the long travel ahead.

Nick, ever the laid‑back musician, opted for an all‑black ensemble: a crisp shirt, matching trousers and crisp white‑and‑black sneakers, his tinted shades adding a cool, effortless vibe. At one point he cradled Malti in his arms, the little girl beaming as she peeked out at the bustling terminal.

The purpose of their visit? A much‑talked‑about shoot for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming fantasy‑drama “Varanasi.” The film, which also stars Telugu heavyweights Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, promises a blend of mythology, folklore and sci‑fi thrills – even time‑travel, according to early teasers.

For Priyanka, this marks a poignant return to Indian cinema after an eight‑year hiatus. Her last Hindi‑language project was back in 2018, and fans have been waiting patiently for her comeback. The director, Rajamouli, gave the first peek of her character Mandakini on her birthday, sharing two starkly different frames – one fierce, one joyful – and captioned it, “Grace when she smiles. Fire when she doesn’t.”

While the bulk of “Varanosi” has already been filmed, a handful of connecting scenes are still on the schedule, with the crew hoping to wrap up by October. The movie is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on 7 April 2027.

As the family leaves Hyderabad for the next leg of their Indian itinerary, social media is already buzzing with speculation about what other behind‑the‑scenes moments fans might catch. One thing’s certain: Priyanka’s re‑entry into Bollywood, paired with Nick’s supportive presence, has reignited the excitement around one of the most anticipated Indian films of the decade.