Hyderabad: Actor Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema through SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘GlobeTrotter’ (SSMB 29), has triggered a social media storm. Her first-look poster as Mandakini, released on 12 November, has taken over digital platforms, amassing massive engagement across X and Instagram in less than 24 hours. Ahead of the grand film event scheduled for 15 November at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, the frenzy around Chopra’s character has only intensified.
Mandakini first look becomes one of the year’s biggest viral hits
Priyanka Chopra’s Mandakini poster has turned into a breakout trend on X, with numbers reflecting extraordinary reach. According to sources associated with the production, the poster has generated over 11 million views, along with 2.56 lakh likes, 46,000-plus retweets, and 10,000-plus comments within a single day. The scale of interaction has pushed multiple hashtags connected to the film and Chopra into the top trending list throughout the day.
The hashtag #Mandakini has crossed 2.2 lakh posts, while #PriyankaChopraIsBack and #GlobeTrotter have each received around 1.8 lakh posts. The beloved #DesiGirl tag, associated with Chopra since her iconic Bollywood number, has also resurfaced with over 43,000 posts. In total, the poster has drawn more than 115 million impressions, making it one of the most viral first-look unveilings of the year in Indian cinema.
Industry watchers say such figures indicate not only Chopra’s enduring star power, but also the immense anticipation surrounding Rajamouli’s next film after the global success of RRR.
Instagram sees high engagement for Priyanka’s Mandakini look
The wave of excitement continued on Instagram, where the same poster crossed 3 million likes within hours. It also accumulated 35,000-plus comments, 14,000-plus reposts, and over 1.78 lakh shares across verified accounts and popular entertainment pages. Social media analysts note that the cross-platform buzz shows a strong global audience interest, with significant traction coming from India, the US, and Southeast Asian territories.
Rajamouli himself shared the first look with a note that delighted fans:
“The woman who redefined Indian Cinema on the global stage. Welcome back, Desi Girl! @priyankachopra… Can’t wait for the world to witness your myriad shades of Mandakini.”
The director’s caption added to the atmosphere of celebration, signalling the scale and depth of Chopra’s role in the film.
Ramoji Film City gears up for mega GlobeTrotter event
Preparations are in full swing at Ramoji Film City, where more than 50,000 attendees are expected for the GlobeTrotter event on 15 November. The celebration, designed as a global cinematic experience, will feature the unveiling of the first-look teaser on a 130 ft x 100 ft screen—touted as the largest ever mounted for a film reveal in India.
Adding a quirky twist, the makers announced that fans must carry special event passports instead of traditional entry passes. Each of these customised passports features the earliest glimpse of the film, along with a message about the team’s two-year journey in crafting a story “without maps.”
The event also includes a promotional video featuring YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani alongside Rajamouli, where Chanchlani is introduced as the official host. The announcement quickly went viral, especially among younger audiences and fan communities dedicated to Mahesh Babu.
What Priyanka’s Mandakini signals for GlobeTrotter
Sources close to the project suggest that Priyanka Chopra’s role as Mandakini is pivotal to the film’s narrative, which is rumoured to be set against an adventurous, world-spanning backdrop. Though the makers have remained tight-lipped about the plot, the visual tone of the poster—featuring Chopra in a fierce, ethereal avatar—has sparked speculation about a character rooted in mythology-inspired fantasy.
Mahesh Babu, who leads the cast, and Chopra are expected to share the screen in what insiders describe as one of the most ambitious Indian films in development. With Rajamouli steering the vision, expectations for GlobeTrotter continue to climb steadily.
Social media buzz adds momentum to the big reveal
The Mandakini poster has not only reignited conversations about Priyanka Chopra’s influence but also boosted the overall curiosity surrounding the film. As fan groups from across states prepare to arrive in Hyderabad, authorities anticipate heavy footfall around Ramoji Film City, where elaborate security and crowd-management measures are being put in place.
With the massive teaser reveal planned and the digital impressions already skyrocketing, GlobeTrotter’s pre-release moment is shaping into one of the most discussed cinematic events of 2024. As anticipation peaks, film enthusiasts wait to see what Rajamouli’s world-building will deliver next.