In the world of bulletproof hero and high-day diplomacy, State head Finds its sweet space – somewhere between action comedy and styling disintegration. Directed by Ilya Nisuller, the film presents an unusual basis: a friend against a Natu NATO alliance against a comedy set. Two -confrontation world leaders – UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and the United States’s newly elected President Wil Derringer (John Cena) – find themselves at risk with a terrorist organization. The only person who can save them is fast-paced and steel-spide Mi6 operative Noel Biset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas).
From Quantico To StrongholdPriyanka Chopra Jonas is not a stranger for high-octane, fame-forward face-off. In a conversation Hindu weekend In London, the actor describes his character State head As “the film’s muscle”.
“I think it was fun to me that the film was deliberately written in this way,” Priyanka says. “My character is surrounded by these men and still holds its own. It is really proud to be at a point in my life, where I have always fought for the agency in the characters – and should actually be at a point of entertainment where it is important for a filmmaker. I really take pride to be here.
John Cena and Priyanka Chopra at a ‘major state’ campaigner program in London. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
He has taken a time of perseverance of almost a decade to influence the terms of fighting for inclusion and in inclusion.
“Ten years of pounding the pavement,” she recalls, reflects her transition in global entertainment. She says, “To be cast in roles with the agency, a variety is being investigated – such as ‘Indian Women Cast’ – this is a big thing. The film was written like this from the beginning, and this makes me love it even more,” she says.
Director Ilya Nishular, such as her external action-comedies Hardcore henry And nobodyCall State head Aaj Tak, the project that fulfills his most creatively. He says that although he was familiar with Priyanka’s work in both Hollywood and Bollywood, he was killed by his commitment on the set.
Priyanka Chopra and John Cena in a ‘Heads of State’ promotion program in London. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Ilya says, “She is not one of the actors who leave their scenes once – she wanders, wants to inspect and understand the process. We are the same in that sense – two outsiders (she is a Russian film director) wants to make it big in America,” says Ilya.
WWE veteran John Cena has successfully infected in the second Act of his career – from wrestler to action star, to some extent chaotic US President. Unpacking many layers of his character, John reflects the right balance between his contradictions.
Talking about his role, John says, “Anarchy magnets? Why are they the way they are?”
The style-manual film is also a career pivot for John, who has played everything with a Peacekeeper. Suicide squad To a villain in Fast and Furious Franchise, and in a soldier Wall.
“You are comparing apples to apples, both of them are entertainment,” they say. “But this is a family-friendly action comedy-R-Retted, Dark Superhero film. The only real similarity is that they are both created for entertainment.”
Although he admits that a complex wrestling trick is harder than giving a comedic monologue on the screen, he combines with a smile – “Whether it is a back body drop or a funny line – only one is edited. Only one is edited. Stunt is live. It is difficult.”
Bringing her signature self-developing attraction, Priyanka defeated John, saying, “I want you to believe that I do it for real, and that I am so strong.” She then mock-confesses, “Okay, ok-when I am stirring through a door? The stunt team pulls it away from the hinges.”
Priyanka Chopra in ‘State of State’ promotion in London | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Priyanka will once again play the role of Avenger, Frank E. Flowers’ Swashbuckling Action Drama FuriousAfter SS Rajamouli Ssmb29Which marks his return to Indian cinema.
In the real world, he has busted the doors – and claimed his seat on the table. Demanding access to becoming a central part of the story, reflecting her journey, she says, “as a girl, and as an Indian actor outside the US, wants to be a part of Hollywood or global entertainment, a dream to get a seat worldwide. Actually takes a seat on that table.
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Published – July 03, 2025 02:12 pm IST
