Priyanka Chopra's first look as Mandakini in Globe Trotter is out, SS Rajamouli says 'Welcome back Desi Girl'

Priyanka Chopra slays in yellow saree as Mandakini in her Globetrotter first look poster

Priyanka Chopra is officially back in Indian cinema, and in true SS Rajamouli style, the comeback couldn’t be more spectacular. The director unveiled the much-awaited first look of Priyanka from his upcoming epic adventure, Globetrotter, on November 12 — and the internet hasn’t stopped talking since.

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 pic.twitter.com/br4APC6Tb1

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— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 12, 2025

In the striking poster, Priyanka appears as Mandakini, dressed in a bright yellow saree, holding a gun with fierce determination. Her intense gaze and powerful stance make it clear that she isn’t here for a supporting role — this is a full-fledged, commanding return. SS Rajamouli shared the look on X, writing, “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.”

The post immediately went viral, with fans praising Priyanka’s transformation and Rajamouli’s knack for crafting unforgettable characters. The image itself blends grace and grit, merging traditional Indian aesthetics with global cinematic sensibility — exactly what audiences have come to expect from the filmmaker who gave the world RRR and Baahubali.

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Globetrotter (working title: SSMB29) stars Mahesh Babu in the lead as a “tough explorer” embarking on a dangerous mission through uncharted lands. The film also features Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha. His first look, released earlier, showed him in a menacing avatar on a mechanized wheelchair, with the actor calling it “the most complex mind I have ever played.”

According to reports, Globetrotter is a massive-scale production inspired by Indiana Jones and classic adventure sagas. With a staggering budget of around $116 million, it is among the most expensive films ever made in India. The story follows a rugged explorer on a high-stakes quest across mysterious terrains, battling nature, secrets, and a powerful enemy to uncover a legend that could change the world.

The film’s production began in Hyderabad before moving to Odisha and then Africa, promising breathtaking landscapes and edge-of-the-seat action sequences.

Priyanka’s casting marks her first major Indian film after years in Hollywood. Her return under Rajamouli’s direction feels like a homecoming moment — one that bridges global stardom and Indian storytelling. With her fierce first look as Mandakini now setting the tone, Globetrotter is shaping up to be more than a film — it’s a cinematic event waiting to explode on the world stage.