Priyanka Chopra Responds Wittily to Budget Joke on Kapil’s Show

Priyanka Chopra made her debut on the new season of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show as the first guest, where she engaged in playful banter with host Kapil Sharma about her highly anticipated comeback to Indian cinema. During the episode, Kapil humorously suggested that the ₹1300 crore budget of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi had skyrocketed due to Priyanka’s involvement in the project.

Priyanka’s Witty Response to Budget Jokes

When Kapil joked that the massive budget figure was because Priyanka joined the film, she responded with a simple “Haan (Yes)” accompanied by a knowing smile. The host further quipped about whether the entire amount would be spent on production or if Priyanka was also providing jobs to Varanasi residents. When Kapil suggested the budget had increased specifically after she came on board, Priyanka cleverly asked if he thought half the amount had been transferred to her bank account, turning the joke back on him with witty remarks.

About SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

Varanasi is an ambitious adventure drama featuring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka as Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. The film, which quietly commenced production in January 2025, was officially announced in November at a grand event in Ramoji Film City. Set for release during Sankranthi 2027, the film spans continents and time periods, promising to be another spectacular offering from renowned director SS Rajamouli, known for blockbusters like Baahubali.