Priyanka Chopra visits Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad, signs point to her role in Rajamouli’s film
The actor and her team spent a devotional evening at the temple.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 21 Jan 2025 7:40 PM IST
Actress Priyanka Chopra visits Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Global star Priyanka Chopra visited the famous Hyderabad Chilkur Balaji Temple on Tuesday evening (January 21) and offered prayers. She paid her respects to the deity and was provided with the prasadam. The actor and her team spent a devotional evening at the temple. She called it the beginning of a new chapter in an Instagram post.
Chief priest CS Rangarajan, speaking to NewsMeter, said, “I briefed Priyanka Chopra about the greatness of Lord Venkateshwara and the significance of the temple. She spent time learning the history of the temple while praying to the deity. She offered sesha vastram. Her team too took part in the prayers. She was offered fruits and prasadam.”
Priyanka Chopra’s trip is about her role in the next Rajamouli film?
The actor took to her Instagram and shared: “With the blessings of Shri Balaji a new chapter begins. May we all find peace in our hearts and prosperity and abundance all around us. God’s grace is infinite.”
Since she mentioned that her temple visit is the beginning of a ‘new chapter’, it has raised speculation about her work. While the actor didn’t prominently mention what she meant by ‘new chapter’, many wondered if this was her way of officially confirming her film with SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu.
Rumours are that Priyanka has landed in the city for the announcement of her next Indian film with ‘RRR’ director SS Rajamouli, and that he is planning to cast her in his next project opposite Telugu superstar, Mahesh Babu.
The legacy of ‘Visa temple’
Devotees, especially students and those intending to work and study abroad believe in the power of Chilkur Balaji temple. It is also called the ‘Visa temple’. The temple is located on the outskirts of Hyderabad and holds profound significance for devotees seeking solace, especially those seeking visa approval to go abroad for studies and work.
It is not clear why Priyanka Chopra visited the temple. Many believe that the historic temple, built over 500 years ago, going by the name of Visa Balaji Temple can facilitate visa approval with the blessing of Lord Balaji. This belief has always attracted pilgrims to the temple adding to its popularity and significance. The temple sees heavy footfall every academic year.
