In a candid interview, Butler opened up about his affection for Priyanka, said a statement.
He said: "Last year, Priyanka was here (US) and I was going out of town to a wedding. I stay in Malibu and she was coming to party at Malibu and I couldn't meet."
"I was even thinking of missing the plane and going and saying hello because I hadn't seen her in a long time. But we are in touch all the time," he added.
The 43-year-old Butler quips, "I am still single because I am waiting for Priyanka Chopra."
Meanwhile, the actor is looking forward to the release of his new film "Playing For Keeps", which hits the screens Dec 7.