‘Thagala pettedama?’: Priyanka Chopra whips Mahesh Babu's fans into frenzy at Varanasi event

Priyanka Chopra took to the stage at the GlobeTrotter event on Saturday evening and got Mahesh Babu fans excited with her speech. Take a look.

Updated on: Nov 15, 2025, 21:10:16 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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At the GlobeTrotter event held for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi in Hyderabad, Priyanka Chopra managed to whip Mahesh Babu’s fans into a frenzy. The actor was a vision in white as she took to the stage to talk in Telugu and address Mahesh’s fans directly while talking about him. Here’s what she said. (Also Read: Varanasi first glimpse: Mahesh Babu's first look from SS Rajamouli film sees him wield trishul, ride bull)

Priyanka Chopra spoke about Mahesh Babu and his family at the event.

Priyanka Chopra talks in Telugu, gets Mahesh Babu fans excited

Priyanka took to the stage and addressed Mahesh’s fans while asking, “Thagala petteddama? (Should we set fire?)” She then spoke about her return to Indian cinema and said, “As I’m sure you’ve already noticed, I’m so happy to be back making this movie in my beloved India. The best and only way to do Telugu cinema is to do it with the greats.”

Priyanka also praised the film’s cast and crew, telling music composer MM Keeravani that his version of Desi Girl for the film is her favourite. She also mentioned how co-star Prithviraj Sukumaran is ‘really scary’ in the movie, but is the complete opposite in real life. The actor also called Rajamouli a ‘visionary’ who took Indian cinema to the world.

Addressing Mahesh’s fans again, Priyanka said, “What do you call him? Bob. Oh no no, lion? There are many other names, but I know him as MB, as the legendary, incredible Mahesh Babu. (fans start chanting Babu) You and your beautiful family, Namrata, Sitara have made me feel like Hyderabad is my home.”

About Varanasi

Varanasi is directed by SS Rajamouli and is his next film after the 2022 hit RRR. Mahesh Babu plays the lead in the film, with his first look and glimpse released at the event today. Priyanka Chopra plays Mandakini in the film while Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the antagonist, Kumbha. Both their first looks were released ahead of the event.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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