Global Superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas has made a stunning return to Indian Cinema with the unveiling of her first-look poster as the enigmatic Mandakini in SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated action-adventure epic, tentatively titled SSMB29 or Globetrotter. The dramatic reveal, shared on social media by the actress and the director on November 12, 2025, showcases Priyanka in a fierce, windswept pose on a rocky cliffside, draped in a vibrant mustard-yellow saree, her hair braided back, accessorised with traditional kolhapuris, jumkas, and a bindi, while gripping a pistol aimed forward with unyielding intensity.
Captioning the image, Priyanka teased, "She's more than what meets the eye… Say hello to Mandakini. #GlobeTrotter", igniting a frenzy among fans who hailed it as "pure fire" and a "redefinition of desi power". This marks Priyanka's first major Hindi or Telugu project since 2019's The Sky Is Pink, blending her Bollywood roots with Rajamouli's signature spectacle following his global smash RRR.
SS Rajamouli, the visionary behind Baahubali and RRR, personally amplified the excitement by posting the poster with a heartfelt welcome: "The woman who redefined Indian cinema on the global stage. Welcome back, Desi Girl! @priyankachopra. Can’t wait for the world to witness your myriad shades of MANDAKINI. #GlobeTrotter" Co-star Mahesh Babu echoed the sentiment, sharing, "And now she arrives… Meet MANDAKINI @priyankachopra, underscoring the film's stellar ensemble that also features Prithviraj Sukumaran as the sinister Kumbha—a ruthless antagonist glimpsed in an all-black ensemble on a high-tech wheelchair. Earlier reveals included Mahesh's rugged birthday poster on July 9, 2025, flaunting a rudraksh mala with trishul and Nandi motifs, hinting at mythic undertones amid the globe-trotting narrative inspired by African exploration adventures. Produced by Sri Durga Arts, Globetrotter promises a high-octane mix of history, mythology, and international action, slated for a 2027 release and poised to challenge RRR's box-office benchmarks.
The poster's release coincides with building hype for a grand launch event on November 15, 2025, at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where the official title and first glimpse footage will debut, live-streamed on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium from 6 p.m. IST. Priyanka, fresh from Hollywood ventures like Citadel and Love Again, has teased the collaboration's thrill during an AMA session on X, recounting how her daughter Malti Marie bonded with Mahesh's daughter Sitara on set and even visited Rajamouli's farm to meet a calf—personal anecdotes that humanise the mega-production's scale. Industry insiders buzz about Priyanka's potential live performance at the event, while her character's "myriad shades" suggest a multifaceted role blending vulnerability and valour, far from the archetypal heroine.
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As anticipation peaks, Globetrotter positions itself as one of Indian cinema's most ambitious undertakings, uniting Telugu powerhouse Mahesh Babu in the lead with Priyanka's crossover appeal and Prithviraj's antagonist edge under Rajamouli's direction. Fans speculate on narrative threads—from Kumbha's wheelchair-bound menace evoking Suriya's 24 villainy to Mandakini's saree-clad sharpshooting symbolising empowered desi icons—fuelling viral discourse across platforms. With Rajamouli's track record of Oscar-nominated epics, the film could redefine global perceptions of Indian storytelling, much like RRR's Naatu Naatu triumph, and cement Priyanka's bridge between Bollywood and beyond. As the November 15 extravaganza approaches, the world watches, eager for Globetrotter to embark on its cinematic odyssey.
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