# Mahesh Babu Calls Priyanka Chopra's **The Bluff** Performance "Swashbuckling" – A Star-Studded Shoutout! Imagine two global superstars hyping each other up ahead of their epic collaboration – that's the electric vibe between **Mahesh Babu** and **Priyanka Chopra** right now![1] Fresh off streaming on Amazon Prime Video, *The Bluff* has Mahesh Babu raving about Priyanka's role as the fierce pirate Ercell Bodden (aka "Bloody Mary") in this gritty 19th-century actioner directed by Frank E. Flowers.[1][2][4] Taking to X on Sunday, the Telugu superstar shared: "#TheBluff is a well mounted film with engaging action n emotions !!! 👏👏👏 @priyankachopra is in top form **swashbuckling** and ticking all the boxes with a packed performance... Sending all my love to the team for the amazing work ❤️❤️."[1][4] Priyanka's portrayal of a resilient mother battling her violent past to protect her family has clearly struck a chord, blending brutal action with emotional depth.[2][4][5] This isn't just fan service – it's co-star camaraderie building buzz for their upcoming film *Varanasi*, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and slated for April 2027.[1] Mahesh plays Rudhra (with a epic Lord Rama sequence), while Priyanka is Mandakini.[1] Even Rajamouli joined the praise parade earlier, calling Priyanka's work "unstoppable" with a "commanding presence and fiery performance."[1] Critics echo the sentiment: while some call the film "gory and generic," they hail Priyanka as the "bright spark" who excels in hyperviolent action while retaining her character's humanity.[2][4]
Priyanka Chopra channeling pirate power in *The Bluff* – image via Unsplash (free stock photo).
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-reviews-priyanka-chopras-the-bluff-calls-her-performance-swashbuckling-ahead-of-ss-rajamoulis-varanasi/articleshow/128925906.cms
2.https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/the-bluff-movie-review-priyanka-chopra-jonas-stars-in-a-gory-and-generic-pirate-actioner
3.https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/mahesh-babu-fans-thrilled-with-priyanka-chopras-praise-for-rajamoulis-varanasi-avd.html
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/mahesh-babu-is-all-praise-for-varanasi-co-star-priyanka-chopra-in-his-review-of-the-bluff-ticking-all-the-boxes-101772386709915.html
5.https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/mahesh-babu-calls-priyanka-chopra-uncompromising-and-formidable-cheers-for-the-bluff-ws-kl-9853363.html
6.https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/mahesh-babu-lauds-priyanka-chopra-in-the-bluff-trailer/
7.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/mahesh-babu-lauds-uncompromising-formidable-priyanka-chopra-in-the-bluff-trailer-10880900
8.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/mahesh-babu-is-all-praise-for-varanasi-co-star-priyanka-chopra-in-his-review-of-the-bluff-ticking-all-the-boxes-101772386709915-amp.html
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