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Actor Priyanka Chopra visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple on Monday and sought blessings during her India trip. Paparazzi videos shared online showed the actor leaving the temple in a pink suit and waving at fans as she walked towards her car.Chopra is in India for the shoot of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi. Her temple visit came days after she was seen in Hyderabad with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, as filming on the project continued.In videos shared on the internet, Priyanka was seen exiting Siddhivinayak Temple after offering prayers. She smiled and waved at fans gathered outside before getting into her car.In the run-up to VaranasiEarlier on August 8, Priyanka shared an unseen picture with Mahesh Babu from the sets of Varanasi on her Instagram Stories. The picture appeared to have been taken during the film’s shoot in Africa. Alongside it, she wrote, ‘Happy Birthday Bob. Here’s to going on the ultimate adventure with #Varanasi! @urstrulyMahesh.’ The birthday wish came on the same day that the makers unveiled Mahesh’s first look from the film. Introduced as Rudhra, his character was shown in two images, one sitting on a bamboo raft and another standing in the middle of a wilderness. Sharing the first look, the makers wrote, "Fierce isn’t his only shade... RUDHRA in #Varanasi. @urstrulyMahesh."Before that, Priyanka and Nick were seen with Mahesh Babu and his son Gautam at Hyderabad’s AMB Cinemas. Photos and videos of the four arriving at the multiplex surfaced on social media, leading to speculation over whether they had attended a private screening or met after work. Neither the actors nor their teams confirmed the purpose of the visit. AMB Cinemas in Hyderabad is owned by Mahesh Babu.Sharing a photo of them, the official Instagram page of AMB Cinemas wrote, "A truly star-studded evening at AMB Cinemas. The Globe Trotter Superstar @urstrulymahesh, Desi Girl Mandakini @priyankachopra and @nickjonas graced us with their presence for a memorable movie night. It was a pleasure hosting you all."More about the filmThe action-adventure film marks Priyanka’s return to Indian cinema after a six-year gap and her first collaboration with Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu.Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. The makers have not revealed the plot. Priyanka has been travelling between India and the US for the project, with Nick and daughter Malti Marie joining her during several schedules. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.- EndsPublished By: Priyanka SharmaPublished On: Aug 10, 2026 16:34 IST