Telugu cinema icon Mahesh Babu has publicly expressed his admiration for the recently released trailer of The Bluff, starring his future co-star Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The superstar took to his official Instagram account on Saturday to share the trailer and pen a heartfelt note of praise for the global star.
Mahesh Babu's Glowing Endorsement
In his social media post, Mahesh Babu wrote, "Loved the trailer... @priyankachopra is uncompromising and formidable yet again. Wishing the entire team of #TheBluff the very best for Feb 25th." This public endorsement from one of India's most bankable stars has generated significant buzz around the upcoming film. The two actors are set to share screen space in the highly anticipated Telugu-language epic action-adventure Varanasi, directed by the acclaimed S.S. Rajamouli.
About The Bluff
The Bluff is a gritty, high-octane film written and directed by Frank E. Flowers. The story follows a former pirate, portrayed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is desperately trying to leave behind a violent past to protect her family. The film features an impressive ensemble cast including:
- Karl Urban
- Safia Oakley-Green
- Temuera Morrison
- Ismael Cruz Cordova
- Zack Morris
- David Field
The production boasts heavyweight credentials, being produced by the renowned filmmaker duo Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, along with Angela Russo-Otstot under their banner AGBO. The Bluff is scheduled to begin streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting February 25, 2026.
The Varanasi Connection
The professional relationship between Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra extends beyond this social media interaction. Both stars are collaborating on Varanasi, one of the most eagerly awaited projects in Indian cinema. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, fresh off the monumental success of the Baahubali series and RRR, the film also features Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran in a pivotal role. This makes Mahesh Babu's praise particularly noteworthy as it comes from a fellow cast member who will soon be working closely with Priyanka Chopra.
This cross-industry support highlights the growing camaraderie and mutual respect among top-tier actors across different Indian film industries and Hollywood. As both The Bluff and Varanasi generate excitement, fans are eagerly awaiting these powerful performances from two of cinema's most compelling stars.
