Priyanka Chopra is in the news for her upcoming film, Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, who previously helmed the Rs 1,000 crore-grossing films Baahubali and RRR. South superstar Mahesh Babu will also be seen in the film. The project was originally titled Globe Trotter, but the title Varanasi was recently revealed at a major event in Hyderabad.
However, more than the film itself, its reported budget has become a topic of discussion. The budget is said to be around Rs 1,300 crore, making it one of the most expensive films not only for Rajamouli but also in Tollywood. But is the budget really Rs 1,300 crore? Priyanka Chopra recently addressed this speculation in the first episode of The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show Season 4, a video of which is now going viral on social media.
Kapil Sharma Jokes About the Film’s Budget
In the video, Kapil Sharma asks Priyanka Chopra, “Everyone knows that no work of Priyanka’s is small. She does everything larger than life. Now she’s doing a film with Rajamouli, and you know Rajamouli’s films are big-budget films. But this time, Priyanka has come on board, and we’ve heard the budget of her film is Rs 1,300 crore. So, will this film be made for Rs 1,300 crore, or will you also provide jobs to the people of Varanasi?”
Priyanka Chopra’s Witty Response
Kapil further says, “They used to say they didn’t have that much budget. Since you joined, the budget has increased. I’ll confirm this with you—it’s true.” Priyanka replies, “So what are you trying to say, that half the budget went into my bank account?” Kapil responds, “That’s what it means,” to which Priyanka says, “You’re trying to pull a punch.”
Take a look at the video:
#KapilSharma: We’ve heard #Varanasi film’s budget is ₹1,300 crores. Since you came on board the budget has increased. Is this true?#PriyankaChopra: “WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY? HALF OF THE BUDGET HAS GONE TO MY BANK ACCOUNT.”#SSRajamouli | #MaheshBabu pic.twitter.com/XhZPVLKO15
— Whynot Cinemas (@whynotcinemass_) December 20, 2025
Priyanka Chopra on The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show
Priyanka Chopra appeared on the first episode of The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show, which is currently streaming on Netflix. During the episode, she spoke about both her personal and professional life, entertaining the audience with candid and humorous responses.
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