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Varanasi filmmaker SS Rajamouli hails Priyanka Chopra’s ‘ferociously strong’ turn in The Bluff

S. S. Rajamouli praised Priyanka Chopra for her performance in The Bluff, calling it a testament to her ability to shift from vulnerability to fierce strength effortlessly. He also commended the film’s action and pace, congratulating the entire team on its release.

March 03, 2026 / 12:12 IST
Priyanka Chopra receives praise from SS Rajamouli
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  • SS Rajamouli praised Priyanka Chopra's performance in The Bluff
  • "The Bluff" with Priyanka Chopra, Karl Urban now on Prime Video
  • Priyanka's Telugu debut "Varanasi" set for April 7, 2027 release

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has recently showered praise on his Varanasi actress Priyanka Chopra for her latest movie, The Bluff. The filmmaker shared that Priyanka can change from "utterly vulnerable" to "ferociously strong" in a matter of seconds.

He took to his X (previously Twitter) on Monday and noted that The Bluff is "another testament to her talent."

He wrote, "@priyankachopra is one of the few actors who can be utterly vulnerable at one moment and ferociously strong the next. #TheBluff is another testament to her talent, with lots of kick-ass stunts as well. Enjoyed the setting and the pace. Congratulations to the team…"

Priyanka and actor Mahesh Babu will next be seen in Varanasi, which is directed by SS Rajamouli. Mahesh Babu, her co-star from Varanasi, had praised her performance in The Bluff earlier in the day. Mahesh wrote a special comment for Priyanka on X, saying that the actor is still in "top form."

He penned, "#TheBluff is a well-mounted film with engaging action and emotions!!! @priyankachopra is in top form, swashbuckling and ticking all the boxes with a packed performance... Sending all my love to the team for the amazing work.”

Set in the Cayman Islands, The Bluff stars Priyanka and Karl Urban, who engage in fierce sword and gun battles in the flick, which is set against a gritty, fast-paced setting. Under the umbrella of AGBO, siblings Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, and Angela Russo-Otstot produce the picture, which is directed by Frank E. Flowers.

The Bluff was released on February 25 on Prime Video. Safia Oakley-Green, Temuera Morrison, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Zack Morris, and David Field are some of the members of the ensemble cast.

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Meanwhile, Priyanka is now gearing up for her Telugu debut with the upcoming film Varanasi. The film will also star Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film will release on April 7, 2027. In the movie, Priyanka will essay the role of Mandakini.

Priyanka will also be seen in the second season of the web series Citadel.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Mar 3, 2026 12:12 pm

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