Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is making her comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s next film alongside Mahesh Babu, tentatively billed as SSMB29 or the ‘Globetrotter’ project, recently participated in a freewheeling AMA session with her fans on X. During the session, Priyanka responded to several fan questions about her experience working in the Telugu film industry, learning the language, and of course — Hyderabad food.

Replying to an X user who asked about the challenge of speaking Telugu during the shoot, Priyanka said, “It’s obviously not my first language but Rajamouli sir sir has been so helpful. I will be able to deliver my Telugu lines and live up to your expectations.”

The Citadel actor also shared that her daughter Malti had been to the Hyderabad sets, and  ‘had the best time’ with Mahesh Babu-Namrata Shirodkar’s daughter Sitara. “She also went to Rajamouli’s farm and met a calf. Her favourite memory,” Priyanka added.

When a fan named Manoj Kumar asked, “How are you finding the Telugu film industry so far? Have you tasted the amazing biryani yet?”, Priyanka enthusiastically replied, “It’s still early days for me on the movie but it’s been adiri poyindi! Also, the biryani is the best in the world in Hyderabad.”

Her cheerful and confident responses have gone viral, further exciting fans about her big Tollywood debut under Rajamouli’s direction. On Wednesday evening, the makers revealed that the actress will be playing the role of Mandakini in the movie, which also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

The film’s first major event is scheduled for November 15 (Saturday) at Ramoji Film City, and the makers promise it will be one of the grandest events ever seen in Indian cinema.