Pinkvilla was the first to report that desi girl Priyanka Chopra will be making a comeback in Bollywood with Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s upcoming project. Meanwhile, in a recent interview, Priyanka shared her views on whether movie theaters can survive the OTT wave, saying, “There is nothing like entering a dark theater and watching a movie, not just Friends. And with family, but also strangers across the room.”
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Priyanka Chopra shared her views on the ongoing debate over the survival of theaters in the face of growing OTT platforms.
The 42-year-old actress expressed her belief that both the big screen and OTT platforms are valuable, stressing that audiences are lucky to have entertainment available to them round the clock in various formats.
Chopra praised the unique allure of the “big screen experience”, highlighting the unique atmosphere of a dark theater where audiences, including strangers, share a collective connection through the film. He emphasized that the scale, sound and intense atmosphere of movie theaters is what makes them special, and stressed that their magic is unlikely to fade.
From a technological perspective, Chopra, who recently co-produced the Marathi film Paani, pointed out that advancements in technology are enhancing the cinematic experience.
He cited innovations such as 3D, IMAX and immersive audio as factors that ensure theaters remain an attractive destination for moviegoers.
Meanwhile, discussing his upcoming Hindi project with Mahesh Babu, the yet-to-be-titled film will be a unique African jungle adventure and will feature Mahesh Babu as an explorer portraying Lord Hanuman.
Pinkvilla reported that the film is in the final stages of script writing and is scheduled to begin production in April 2025. Director SS Rajamouli was looking for a female lead with global presence, and after several meetings Chopra was selected for the role. past 6 months. The source said that both Chopra and Rajamouli are in agreement and excited about the project.
Additionally, Chopra will be seen opposite Richard Madden in the second season of Citadel on Amazon Prime Video. His upcoming projects, The Bluff and Heads of State are also lined up for release.
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