Tollywood

30 days ago

2997 views

Animated Baahubali: The Eternal War Teaser Drops: Part 1 To Hit Big Screens In 2027

Hyderabad, November 4 - The Indian cinema got a glimpse of what animation can do at the box office when Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' Mahavatar Narsimha took theatres by storm with record-breaking collection earlier this year. It stunned the trade with a worldwide collection of over 300 crores, making it one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Three months later, it seems that Mahavatar Narsimha was just the beginning for Indian animation, with the peak seeming to be coming in 2027. Director SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Epic, a one-cut version of his epic duology, was recently released, and with this, the maverick filmmaker announced the animated film series on Baahubali. Titled Baahubali: The Eternal War, the teaser/trailer of the film was attached to Baahubali: The Epic in cinemas, and now, it has been dropped online. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ishan Shukla, Eternal War will be a two-part film, with the first scheduled for a 2027 release in cinemas worldwide. The Eternal War will follow the betrayed and murdered prince Amarendra Baahubali (voiced by Prabhas) into the afterlife. In the afterlife, Amarendra Baahubali finds himself at the centre of an ancient cosmic war between devas and asuras. As he navigates through the 14 realms of existence, he forges an unlikely alliance, confronts divine forces beyond mortal comprehension, and fights to restore balance to the cosmos. Baahubali: The Eternal War is written by Ishan Shukla and Sowmya Sharma, produced by S.S. Rajamouli, Shobu Yarlagadda, and Prasad Devineni, and with music by Oscar-winner MM Keeravaani.

Tollywood

37 days ago

7702 views

Baahubali The Epic Advance bookings legacy and everything around the re-release

A decade after rewriting Indian cinema"™s boundaries S. S. Rajamouli"™s Baahubali returns to theatres as Baahubali: The Epic "” a single, re-edited, remastered presentation of the duology that made Indian cinema gasp and global audiences sit up. The re-cut compresses the sprawling saga of Mahishmati into a tight cinematic experience while preserving the grand battles, sweeping visuals and the emotional core that transformed the franchise into a cultural milestone. The film follows the two-generation arc "” the rise of the legendary Amarendra/Baahubali, the betrayal that shatters a kingdom, and the son who avenges and redeems his mother and people. Baahubali: The Epic is more than a re-run: it"™s a curated anniversary presentation Rajamouli has personally supervised the re-edit, sharpening visuals, enhancing sound, and pacing the story for a tighter cinematic flow. With high-end digital restoration and 4K remastering, Baahubali: The Epic promises an even grander viewing experience, especially for those who missed it in theatres during its original run. The ensemble remains the film"™s spine: Prabhas in the lead(s), Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Anushka Shetty as Devasena, Tamannaah, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar and others populate the royal and rebel courts. The film is directed by S. S. Rajamouli, produced by Arka Media Works (Shobu Yarlagadda & Prasad Devineni), with music by M. M. Keeravani and cinematography by K. K. Senthil Kumar. Visual-effects supervision, episodic worldbuilding and a host of VFX houses were central to the film"™s look. Baahubali"™s scale was engineered over long preproduction and heavy practical-set work. Production designer Sabu Cyril (and the art & concept team) built vast palace sets and engineered elaborate war-stage pieces; previsualization and large-scale battle staging were significant line items. The film"™s extensive preproduction spanned several months, with massive battle sequences requiring meticulous planning and costing lakhs per day to stage. "” Indian Express noted that certain war sequences cost about ₹1 crore every four days, and millions were invested in previsualization to get the action right. While The official teasers and trailers for the re-release leaned into nostalgia: restored battle imagery, refocused story beats, and a promise of "œone uninterrupted epic the advance booking response has been nothing short of phenomenal. According to trade sources, Baahubali: The Epic has grossed over ₹5 crore in advance bookings worldwide, with nearly ₹2.5 crore coming from India and another ₹2.5 crore from overseas markets. In the U.S. alone, pre-sales touched nearly ₹1.8 crore, reaffirming the franchise"™s global pull even years after its original release. The first installment, Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), was made on a grand budget of ₹180 crore and went on to collect over ₹650 crore worldwide, setting a new benchmark for Telugu cinema. Its sequel, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), mounted on an even larger scale with a ₹250 crore budget, became a cultural phenomenon "” earning around ₹1,788.06 crore globally and holding the title of one of India"™s biggest hits ever.Together, the two parts "” made with a combined production cost of nearly ₹430 crore "” created an unparalleled cinematic universe that continues to inspire filmmakers and captivate audiences worldwide. Baahubali: The Epic arrives as both celebration and commercial event: a remastered single-film presentation that has already registered substantial advance interest.Social media is buzzing with throwback posts, fan edits, and emotional reactions. Many call it "œthe return of Indian cinema"™s pride," while others simply say, "œBaahubali is not just a movie "” it"™s emotion revisited."Whether you come for the battles, the drama, or the shared fandom, the re-release promises a theatrical experience geared to big screens and big emotions.

Tollywood

42 days ago

2426 views

Prabhas, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali - The Epic: Here Is When The Trailer Will Release

Hyderabad, October 23 - It has been a decade since SS Rajamouli changed the Telugu cinema forever with Baahubali - The Beginning, which became a cult blockbuster, before Baahubali - The Conclusion (2017) took things to an unprecedented level, which became a benchmark for not just Telugu but also for Indian cinema. To make the 10th anniversary a grand event, the makers announced the re-release of the Baahubali duology, and unlike anything before, both films have been remastered in a single cut, titled Baahubali - The Epic with a theatrical runtime of 3 hours and 44 minutes. Baahubali - The Epic is scheduled to hit the worldwide theatres on October 31st in multiple languages, and will reportedly feature some new footage. Ahead of the grand release, it has been announced that an epic trailer of the film will be dropped online on October 24. Fans are anticipating that the trailer will feature some unseen footage and will generate some serious curiosity. Meanwhile, the advance booking of the film is already open in North America, and the response is robust with record sales for a re-release film. Produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under the banner of Arka Media Works, the movie stars Prabhas in the title role of Baahubali alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Subbaraju in pivotal roles. MM Keeravani composed the music. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

142 days ago

15677 views

Official Theatrical Runtime of SS Rajamouli and Prabhas' Baahubali - The Epic Revealed

Hyderabad, October 7 - In one of its kind experiments, director SS Rajamouli's epic duology, "Baahubali - The Beginning" and "Baahubali - The Conclusion", are set to re-release in a single epic cut on October 31st this year, under the title as Baahubali - The Epic. The official announcement of the film was made earlier in the year on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Baahubali - The Beginning. Since the makers are bringing both films in one cut version, there have been talks about the film's theatrical runtime, as the combined runtime of both films is close to 6 hours. As per the latest update, the film has been censored with a U/A certificate with an approved runtime of 3 hours and 45 minutes. Recently, producer Shobu Yarlagadda confirmed during an interview that the final runtime of the movie would be around 3 hours and 40 minutes. It will be the longest Indian film ever in the modern era. The filmmaker also revealed that the first half of Baahubali - The Epic will consist of Baahubali (2015) portions, while the second half will feature scenes from Baahubali - The Conclusion (2017). The makers are treating it as a new film and leaving no stone unturned to promote it. They have also planned to promote the film in the USA via online media. Produced by Arka Media Works, the film stars Prabhas in the title role alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in prominent roles. It is scheduled to be released on October 31 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

180 days ago

8757 views

Both 'Baahubali' Films To Be Re-Released As One Single Film

Hyderabad, June 7 - SS Rajamouli's epic and path-breaking blockbuster Baahubali is returning to the big screen, but with a big twist. Baahubali - The Beginning was released in 2015, before the second part, Baahubali - The Conclusion, stormed the box office in 2017. ## Baahubali will be turning a decade old in July this year, and to celebrate this big occasion, producer Shobu Yarlagadda has recently announced its re-release worldwide in October 2025. While the date is not disclosed yet, the film may hit the big screen on or around the birthday of Prabhas, who headlined this epic. ## According to the report by Gulte.com, both parts of Baahubali will be released in a one epic cut, instead of re-releasing separately. The makers are reportedly working on combining Baahubali - The Beginning and The Conclusion into a single, trimmed-down version. ## This new strategy of re-releasing both parts as a single film can be exciting for fans, as the aim is to once again deliver a seamless cinematic experience to audiences worldwide. ## Baahubali is the franchise which put Telugu cinema on the global map. It (both parts) broke the language barrier and scripted a history at the box office. Both films grossed around 2400 crores worldwide and are by far the highest-grossing non-Bollywood Indian film series ever. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

220 days ago

4728 views

All-Time Blockbuster 'Baahubali' To Re-Release Worldwide In October 2025

Hyderabad, April 28 - Director SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster Baahubali - The Beginning is returning to the big screen in India and internationally in October 2025, producer Shobu Yarlagadda confirmed on social media on Monday. ## The period action drama, starring superstar Prabhas in the titular role, is often credited as a path-breaking Indian film, which broke the language barrier and emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. ## Producer Shobu Yarlagadda had earlier hinted about the re-release of the movie, and on Monday, he confirmed the same. The filmmaker also revealed that unseen assets, along with a few surprises, will be unveiled regarding the film, leading to its reissue in October this year. ## Originally released in July 2015, Baahubali was the second highest-grossing Indian film at that time with a worldwide collection of 650 crores. It was the first South Indian film to score 100 crores net collection in the dubbed Hindi version. ## And on this special day, I am thrilled to inform you all that we are planning an Indian and international re-release of @BaahubaliMovie in October this year. It won't just be a re-release, it will be a year of celebration for our beloved fans! Expect nostalgia, new reveals, and"¦ https://t.co/9q5e2haQ6r— Shobu Yarlagadda (@Shobu_) April 28, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

581 days ago

9055 views

SS Rajamouli's Animated 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' Sets Release Date On Disney Plus Hotstar

Mumbai, May 2 - Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli is coming up with the animated series Baahubali: Crown of Blood, based on the hugely successful Baahubali film franchise. The series has been set to stream on Disney+Hotstar. ## Created by Rajamouli and Sharad Devarajan, produced by Rajamouli, Devarajan and Shobu Yarlagadda and directed and produced by Jeevan J. Kang and Navin John, Baahubali: Crown of Blood will start streaming on May 17 on Disney Plus Hotstar. ## Set before the events of the two films, the animated series will focus on Baahubali and Bhallaladeva who join hands to protect the kingdom of Mahishmati and the throne against its greatest threat, the mysterious warlord known only as Raktadeva.## Rajamouli said (via Variety), "The world of Baahubali is vast, and the film franchise was the perfect introduction to the same. However, there"™s so much more to explore, and that"™s where "˜Baahubali: Crown of Blood"™ comes into the picture. This story will reveal for the first time many unknown twists in the lives of Baahubali and Bhallaladeva and a dark secret long forgotten as the two brothers must save Mahishmati".## "We are extremely happy to introduce this new chapter to Baahu"™s fans and to bring this story in an animated format, which brings a new, exciting look to the world of Baahubali. Arka Mediaworks and I are delighted to collaborate with Sharad Devarajan, Disney+Hotstar and Graphic India as we reshape Indian animation for a broader audience beyond kids".## The Baahubali films, directed by SS Rajamouli, starred Prabhas as Baahubali along with Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannah Bhatia, Nasser, and Sathyaraj in prominent roles. It is one of the highest-grossing Indian film franchises with over 2400 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Disney also unveiled the trailer of the series ## ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

967 days ago

3749 views

Mahesh Babu's Character Details From SS Rajamouli's Next Revealed

Hyderabad, April 12 - Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next film with superstar Mahesh Babu is one of the most anticipated Indian movies, not just in India but also among international fans. Rajamouli's previous film RRR proved to be a game-changer for Indian cinema, and now, the international market is bigger than ever, especially for Rajamouli's film. ## Rajamouli's film with Mahesh Babu is touted to be a globe-trotting jungle adventure film and if reports are to be believed, it will be another Rajamouli film inspired by a historical character. Though the movie will entirely be a work of fiction, Mahesh Babu's character is said to be inspired by Lord Hanuman from Ramayana. ## According to Pinkvilla, "SS Rajamouli loves to take inspiration from Ramayana and Mahabharata. While the film is an African Jungle Adventure, Mahesh Babu's character will have traits similar to Lord Hanuman, who also has a history of fighting against all odds in the jungles. In fact, even the trajectory of the character will follow the route of Ramayana, but with a spin given in by SS Rajamouli". ## Blockbuster "RRR" featured the characters inspired by Lord Rama from Ramayana and Bheem from Mahabharata. The upcoming film is currently in the writing stage and will go on floors by the end of this year and be extensively shot in Amazon Forest. ## The upcoming movie will be produced by Shobu Yarlagadda under the banner of Arka Media Works who also produced Rajamouli's epic blockbuster "Baahubali" franchise. It is also revealed that either Disney or Sony will distribute the movie globally. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1250 days ago

7342 views

SSMB29: SS Rajamouli To Collaborate With Paris-based VFX And Animation Studio For Mahesh Babu's Film

Hyderabad, July 4 - Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has started preparation for his next film which is with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. The shooting for the movie will start once Mahesh Babu completes Trivikram Srinivas' next which is yet to begin production. ## Meanwhile, Rajamouli recently flew all the way along with producer Shobu Yarlagadda to hold talks with Paris-based VFX and Animation studio Unit Image. The "Baahubali" director had discussions with Unit Image co-founders Maxime Leure & Remi. It is said that the company will handle the VFX work of Rajamouli's film with Mahesh Babu. ## Visited @Unit_Image in Paris, with @Shobu_ & Kamal Kannan. Had very interesting discussions with co-founders Maxime Leure & Remi! Thanks a lot Max for taking time off and patiently answering all our questions. Looking forward to working together on some exciting work", Rajamouli tweeted. ## Visited @Unit_Image in Paris, with @Shobu_ & Kamal Kannan. Had very interesting discussions with co-founders Maxime Leure & Remi ! Thanks a lot Max for taking timeoff and patiently answering all our questions. Looking forward to working together on some exciting work"¦ pic.twitter.com/tFO93r3YX8— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) June 28, 2022 ## Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's film will reportedly be based on a jungle adventure theme, mounted on heavy VFX. The script for the film has been penned by Rajamouli's father K V Vijayendra Prasad. The movie will be produced by Shobu Yarlagadda, who previously produced mega-blockbuster "Baahubali", starring Prabhas under the banner Arka Media. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1317 days ago

1871 views

5 Years Of SS Rajamouli's Epic 'Baahubali 2 The Conclusion'

Hyderabad, April 28 - The Indian cinema was forever changed when SS Rajamouli's epic action drama film, "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" was released five years ago on April 28. It was the first glimpse of the changing dynamics within Indian cinema, which is now turning into a full picture. ## Before "Baahubali 2" set things on fire at the Indian as well as overseas box office, it was "Baahubali The Beginning" that set the stage up for its successor. Released in 2015, "Baahubali" went on to become the second highest-grossing Indian movie at that time with 650 crores worldwide gross. ## It was the film that kept the audiences talking about "Baahubali 2" to know the answer to the famous mysterious question - why Katappa killed Baahubali? And once the mystery was unveiled, it became a nationwide sensation that transformed into the blockbuster box office numbers. It is currently the highest-grossing Indian movie at the domestic box office with 1416.9 crores gross and second-biggest worldwide with 1788 crores gross.## Written by K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, the film is set in medieval India and follows the sibling rivalry between Amarendra Baahubali and Bhallaladeva; the latter conspires against the former and has him killed by Kattappa. Years later, Amarendra's son returns to avenge his death.## The "Baahubali" film series was the first to introduce director Rajamouli and actor Prabhas to the Pan-Indian audiences, who now become two of the biggest names in the world of Indian cinema. The Indian film industry and its audiences have always believed that it is a hero who decides the fate of a movie. But things have changed drastically ever since with directors taking the center stage. ## "Baahubali 2" inspired the South Indian filmmakers to look beyond the language barrier and that is exactly happening now. After "Baahubali", director Prashanth Neel took his Kannada movie "KGF Chapter 1" with superstar Yash to the Pan Indian audiences and has had a huge success. Just like "Baahubali 2", the expectations from "KGF Chapter 2" were over the top, and the results of that are there for everyone to see. Currently in theaters, "KGF 2" has already grossed 950+ crores worldwide in just 14 days.## Apart from "Baahubali" and "KGF" movies, director Sukumar's Telugu movie with superstar Allu Arjun was also opened for the Pan Indian audiences and became a rage. It will also have its second part and the hype around that is already sky-rocketing. Rajamouli's a month-old "RRR" with Jr. NTR and Ram Charan has broken several records at the box office. It is hailed as a cinematic masterpiece and there is no denial about that. ## Basically, this all began with "Baahubali" films and their all-time great box office performances. Rajamouli is now the biggest name among the filmmakers who can bring the audience on his own. Prabhas is undoubtedly one of the most bankable actors in the country. His upcoming movies are carrying huge expectations despite his last movie, "Radhe Shyam" failing to achieve its box office target. ## Produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under the banner of Arka Media Works, "Baahubali 2" was made simultaneously in the Telugu and Tamil languages and it featured an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar, and Subbaraju, among others in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

1333 days ago

2432 views

Yash And Prashanth Neel Credit Director SS Rajamouli For Regional Cinema's Pan India Rise

Hyderabad, April 12 - Superstar Yash has credited director SS Rajamouli for the Pan India rise of the Indian regional cinema. It was Rajamouli's "Baahubali - The Beginning" (2015), which broke the language barrier and became a massive Pan-India hit. Later, "Baahubali 2" set new benchmarks for the Indian cinema, followed by the huge success of "KGF: Chapter 1", "Saaho", "2.0", "Pushpa", and most recently, Rajamouli's "RRR". ## On Monday, Yash was addressing the Telugu media while promoting his upcoming "KGF: Chapter 2". During the press meet, the actor said that because of SS Rajamouli, superstar Prabhas, and producer Shobu Yarlagadda, the regional cinema filmmakers and actors got the confidence to dream big and take their films to Pan-India and have success. ## Director Prashanth Neel also called Rajamouli the biggest inspiration for all the filmmakers. "I don't think he (Rajamouli) is just a director, he is a contractor. Rajamouli sir made a small street called Pan India into an 8-lane highway", Neel said during the press meet in Hyderabad.## "KGF: Chapter 2" is arguably the most anticipated Indian movie at the moment. The movie, scheduled to release on April 14th, is sure to take a massive opening, especially in Hindi where it has shot to take the biggest opening in Hindi ever. It is having a crazy advance booking and is looking to challenge recently released "RRR's" domestic opening weekend gross total. ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, "KGF 2" also stars Sanjay Dutt, Srinidhi Shetty, Raveena Tandon, and Prakash Raj, among others in key roles. Hombale Films has produced this magnum opus, which is looking to re-write the history of Indian cinema. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1441 days ago

761 views

'Baahubali' producer's suggestion on AP ticket pricing issue

Hyderabad, Dec 24 (IANS) What appears to be a never-ending episode between the Telugu Film Industry and the Andhra Pradesh government is the ticket pricing and movie business-related issues. ## In the wake of slashing movie tickets and the seizure of multiple theatres, Telugu star Nani had reacted that these activities are not going to help the industry or anyone who depends on the movie business. ## Quoting Nani's speech reference, 'Baahubali' producer Shobu Yarlagadda listed out a few suggestions to deal with this issue. ## In a series of tweets, Shobu said: "Maximum Retail Price (MRP) (unless it is an essential commodity) is decided by the producers/manufacturers of packaged goods not the government. Just saying! ## "If AP Government, wants to maximize tax collection from movies, it should 1. Mandate 100 per cent computerisation of ticket sales in all theatres, 2. Automatic and real-time updating of ticket sales. 3. Free and variable pricing of movie tickets (the free market will decide the right price)." ## Shobu opined that it might work both in the favour of exhibitors and the state government. ## "This will be a win-win situation, that will benefit the exhibition sector, film industry, and the Government!," added the 'Baahubali' producer. ## Among the very few people who stood against the government's decision, Shobu is one of them. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.