By: Lifestyle DeskNew Delhi | November 16, 2025 04:27 PM IST 3 min readPriyanka Chopra during a film event in Hyderabad last night (Source: Instagram/@priyankachopra)Priyanka Chopra J0nas is back to Indian cinema after a long hiatus, this time with a confirmed role in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi as ‘Mandakini’. For the first look release of the mega project in Hyderabad last night, our Desi Girl chose an ivory custom Anamika Khanna lehenga, leaving the internet stunned.“I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say… Oh my god,” Chopra’s husband Nick Jonas expressed his appreciation for her look in the comment section of her Instagram post, and we could not agree more. Priyanka in custom Anamika Khanna. (Source: Instagram/@priyankachopra)Decoding her lookStyled by Ami Patel, Chopra paired her lace embroidered lehenga featuring golden brocade work with golden bangles, an elaborate neckpiece and a matching maang tika and earrings. A loose fishtail braid, adorned with gold crescent-shaped accessories added a touch of regal glam to her ensemble. Soft dewy makeup, with lots of blush and nude glossy lips, and a green bindi complementing her waist chain, pulled the whole look together.Sharing a series of pictures of this look, the Dostana actor mentioned, “Channeling my inner Devi. #Mandakini #Varanasi” in the caption of her Instagram post.Digital creator and fashion critic Diet Sabya also took to social media to share their two cents on Chopra’s iconic look: “Guess who’s backkkkkk babyyy Oh she’s back-back. Giving full redemption arc. Giving heating-up-her-own-nachos energy. Giving heroine-handbook revival. Giving superstar. Giving unstoppable force. Giving she will step on the girlies’ necks without blinking.” Priyanka in custom Anamika Khanna. (Source: Instagram/@priyankachopra)Netizens haven’t been calm since, excited for the actor’s comeback after The Sky is Pink (2019) and The White Tiger (2021). For some, this look is a throwback to Chopra’s performance in the music video Ram Chahe Leela from the film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, while some others call her a “Goddess” and “Queen”. Comments like, “Princess Jasmine! ” and “IS THIS 2012 OR WHAT? GOSH” fill up the comment section underneath her social media post.Rajamouli’s Varanasi is slated to release in 20217, and packs a powerful cast with big names like Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The director added a personal touch while introducing her character poster, welcoming Chopra back to the movies by calling her “the woman who redefined Indian Cinema on the global stage. Welcome back, Desi Girl!”. For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd