- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vin Diesel, a Hollywood star, recently attended the Los Angeles premiere of the action-thriller film The Bluff. A memorable encounter between the actor and his co-star, Priyanka Chopra, made headlines at the event, which took place at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Diesel lauded Priyanka Chopra's performance and her personality during the premiere, even comparing her to the late leader Nelson Mandela.
Vin Diesel Compares Priyanka Chopra With Nelson Mandela
Diesel heaped praises on Priyanka while speaking to the media. He characterised her as a kind-hearted person and a powerful performer. Additionally, he mentioned how warmly she engaged with his children during a screening in Europe.
In a video from the premiere, Diesel said, “First of all, I am going to tell you a little secret. She is so amazing in this movie, and she is such an incredible talent, and she was so nice to my kids in Europe when they had a screening, and we share birthdays, and the only other person I want you to think about is the late Nelson Mandela. So she, Nelson Mandela and I are all trying to make this world a better place." Check video below;
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The Bluff Premiere Night
Priyanka attended the premiere with her husband, Nick Jonas. Other actors from the film, such as Karl Urban, Safia Oakley-Green, Temuera Morrison and many more, were also there. The director, Frank E Flowers, and the producer, Anthony Russo, also walked the red carpet. - Diesel came with his daughter and actress Sharon Stone.
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The Bluff Release Date
The Bluff, directed by Frank E Flowers, is a late 19th-century Caribbean-based movie. It is all set to release on 25th February 2026. The movie starring Priyanka Chopra and Karl Urban will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Priyanka will be seen as Ercell ‘Bloody Mary’ Bodden, a pirate with a past that comes back to haunt her in her perfect life. The movie is expected to have action, drama, and strong performances.