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Priyanka Chopra returns to Bollywood with SSMB29 alongside Mahesh Babu and Krrish 4 with Hrithik Roshan,...
Read More After years of dominating red carpets, headlines, and screens in Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra is making a long-awaited return to Bollywood — and she’s doing it in style. The global star, who last appeared in a leading Hindi film role years ago, is reportedly signed on for two of the industry’s biggest upcoming projects: S.S.
Rajamouli’s SSMB29 opposite Mahesh Babu, and Krrish 4, the highly anticipated fourth installment in the superhero franchise starring Hrithik Roshan. According to Siasat Daily, Priyanka is being paid a staggering ₹30 crore for her role in SSMB29. Her compensation for Krrish 4 is expected to fall in a similar bracket, between ₹20–30 crore, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in Indian cinema today.
These numbers alone underscore just how big her return is, but what makes this comeback even more strategic is the possibility that she might opt for a profit-sharing model — a move typically reserved for top-tier stars and usually applied to high-stakes, big-budget ventures. This model not only reflects her market value but also her growing influence as a stakeholder in the success of her films. While the buzz around SSMB29 is largely driven by Rajamouli’s involvement and its pairing with Mahesh Babu, Krrish 4 has an entirely different kind of legacy attached to it — one that Priyanka is already deeply woven into.
Her earlier appearances in the Krrish films earned her critical and popular acclaim, and her chemistry with Hrithik Roshan remains a highlight for fans of the franchise. Reports suggest that Priyanka didn’t need much convincing to join Krrish 4. According to Pinkvilla, she was “bowled over" by Hrithik Roshan’s ambitious vision for the film.
What made it even more special? Hrithik isn’t just starring in the film — he’s also stepping behind the camera to direct it. “The actress was ecstatic to see Hrithik take on the challenges of directing the film and was thrilled by the scale and story of the next chapter in the franchise," the report stated. That decision alone marks a turning point for the Krrish series.
After three films directed by veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, the franchise is now officially being passed on to the next generation. On March 28, Rakesh Roshan confirmed that Hrithik will direct Krrish 4, making it his debut as a filmmaker. For fans, this adds an extra layer of excitement — not only is the franchise evolving, but it’s also being reshaped by the actor who helped define it.
Priyanka’s return to the Krrish universe also comes with other exciting developments. The film is rumored to bring back Jadoo, the beloved alien character from Koi..
. Mil Gaya — a nostalgic nod for longtime fans and a clever move to broaden the universe and reconnect with its roots. Krrish 4 is being positioned as a massive spectacle, loaded with cutting-edge VFX, high-stakes emotional arcs, and a storyline that promises to take Indian superhero cinema to a whole new level.
Production for Krrish 4 is expected to begin in early 2026. The team is reportedly taking their time to refine the screenplay, plan the complex visual sequences, and lock down the full cast. With Hrithik at the helm and Priyanka returning in a key role, expectations are sky-high.
Meanwhile, SSMB29—the other major project on Priyanka’s slate—is equally ambitious. Directed by Rajamouli, whose last film RRR shook global box offices and won an Oscar, this project pairs her with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu for the first time. Not much is officially known about the film yet, but the combination of a pan-India cast, Rajamouli’s direction, and Priyanka’s global appeal makes it one of the most anticipated films currently in development.
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