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Priyanka Chopra exits Bollywood film owing to Hollywood commitments

According to TeluguCinema Desk, Priyanka Chopra is making her Telugu debut in SS Rajamouli's film "Varanasi." The source reports that she has nearly finished her work on the project, though dubbing and promotional activities are still pending.

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In addition to her Telugu film work, the publication reports that Chopra has exited an upcoming Bollywood period drama directed by Ritesh Batra. She was originally slated to star opposite Saif Ali Khan in the feature, which began its Mumbai shoot on October 21.

Media reports cited by the publication state that Chopra initially wanted to lead the project and collaborate with both Batra and Khan. However, the source attributes her departure to conflicting obligations with Hollywood films and American television.

Context & analysis

The report notes that Batra gained international recognition for "The Lunchbox," which starred Irrfan Khan, and has a history of directing for international audiences. Meanwhile, Chopra maintains a career spanning both Indian cinema and Hollywood film and television projects, according to the publication.

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