Priyanka Chopra Jonas Discusses Stories With 'Depth and Meaning' Following Hunkkaar: The Roar

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Hunkkaar: The Roar

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has discussed her association with Hunkkaar: The Roar, a JioHotstar series exploring power, belief, perception, and the pursuit of justice. Serving as an executive producer, Chopra Jonas stated that she is drawn to stories with depth, meaning, honesty, and conviction.

The series premiered on JioHotstar on September 25, 2026. It is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment in association with Chopra Jonas' production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, and is a Mangata Films production. The project is directed by Karan D. Kapadia, Nitya Mehra, and Heeraz Marfatia, and follows a 17-year-old girl named Meenu Rawat who accuses a powerful spiritual leader of sexual assault.

Chopra Jonas praised the thought and care brought to the sensitive subject by the creative team, including Nitya Mehra, Karan D. Kapadia, and Applause Entertainment.

Purple Pebble Pictures' Storytelling Approach

Established with an emphasis on supporting new talent and bringing distinctive stories to wider audiences, Purple Pebble Pictures has worked across languages, genres, and formats. Chopra Jonas previously noted that the company aims to tell good stories, give new talent a chance, and provide audiences with entertaining experiences.

The production house's slate includes the Marathi film Paani (winner of the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation and Preservation), Ventilator, Firebrand, and The White Tiger. Additionally, Chopra Jonas has served as an executive producer on the Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill a Tiger and the Oscar-nominated short film Anuja.