Lesser-known facts about SS Rajamouli directorial that turned Prabhas and Tamannaah Bhatia into…

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10 years of Baahubali

Today marks 10 years of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali, an epic period drama that was billed as the most expensive production ever made in the history of Indian cinema. On its 10th anniversary, Rajamouli confirmed that the film will be re-released on October 31, 2025. Taking to his X handle, director SS Rajamouli wrote, “Baahubali…The beginning of many journeys. Countless memories. Endless inspiration. It’s been 10 years. Marking this special milestone with #BaahubaliTheEpic, a two-part combined film. In theatres worldwide on October 31, 2025.”

Baahubali’s budget was Rs…

One of the most expensive movie made in the history of Indian cinema, Baahubali cost Rs 250-300 crore and was made in two-installments by SS Rajamouli.

Was Baahubali planned as a two-part franchise beforehand?

Baahubali was already planned as a two-part cinematic franchise- The Beginning and The Conclusion- during the scripting stage itself. The film, which was simultaneously made in Telugu and Tamil and dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam, is about a war for supremacy between two brothers, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva, played by Telugu movie stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati, respectively.

Mahishmati and Kalakeya army war scenes were shot for 120 days?

Production designer Sabu Cyril and stunt director Peter Hein oversaw the 120-day shoot of the famous Mahishmati and Kalakeya army battle scenes in RFC. Prabhas committed five years of his career to this film. The actor spent Rs 1.50 crore on customised gym equipment to achieve the appearance he wanted for his role.

Was the Kilikili language not real?

For the first time in Indian film history, songwriter Madhan Karky had developed a fictional language for the Kalakeya army called Kilikili, replete with words and syllables.

THESE actors were approached for Kattappa before Sathyaraj

Reportedly, Malayalam movie star Mohanlal was approached for the role of Kattappa in 2017 before Sathyaraj. According to reports, even Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt was approached for the role. However, he was serving his jail term during that time and so the makers decided to let it go.

Not Ramya Krishnan, THIS actress was the first choice for Sivagami

Did you know before Ramya Krishnan, late actress Sridevi was approached for the role of Raj Mata Sivagami? Yes, that’s right. However, she charged more than what was quoted for the role and hence the role went to Ramya.

THIS Game of Thrones fame was approached for Bhalladeva’s role before

Rajamouli had thought about casting Jason Momoa, an American actor well known for his portrayal of Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones (GoT), as Bhalladeva, before Rana Daggubati.