Priyanka Chopra Jonas is making her long-awaited return to Bollywood, and she is doing it with one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic franchises. The actor has been finalised as the female lead in Krrish 4, reuniting her with Hrithik Roshan after nearly two decades.
For audiences who have followed the superhero series closely, Priyanka’s casting feels familiar and exciting. She played the leading role in the previous two Krrish films before moving abroad to build a global career and focus on her personal life. After years away from Hindi cinema, she is now stepping back into the industry with renewed confidence and scale.
Priyanka’s last Hindi film appearance was in The Sky Is Pink in 2019. Soon after, she was in talks for Gangubai Kathiawadi, but the project eventually went ahead with Alia Bhatt in the lead. That missed opportunity kept her away from Bollywood longer than expected.
Her return to Indian cinema gained momentum when filmmaker S S Rajamouli and actor Mahesh Babu brought her on board for their upcoming project. Insiders reveal that the collaboration played a key role in convincing Priyanka to return, with the team offering her a role and remuneration aligned with her international stature. The part reportedly expanded once she joined, reflecting the creative confidence placed in her.
Those close to the project say Priyanka has grown particularly close to Mahesh Babu and his family during this phase, making her re-entry into Indian cinema both personal and meaningful.
With Krrish 4, Priyanka’s Bollywood comeback feels carefully planned rather than nostalgic. The film not only reconnects her with a beloved franchise but also positions her at the centre of a large-scale project at a time when Indian cinema is increasingly global in outlook.