SS Rajamouli Announces Animated Bahubali Film Worth Rs 120 Crore, Prabhas Jokes 'That Was First Part's Planning Budget'

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S. Rajamouli's Baahubali franchise remains a monumental chapter in Indian cinema — a saga that redefined storytelling, scale, and visual grandeur. With its epic narrative and timeless emotional core, it captured the hearts of millions while shattering box office records and setting new standards for filmmaking in India. Now, the visionary filmmaker brings Baahubali: The Epic — a re-edited and remastered masterpiece that unites Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion into one breathtaking cinematic journey. As the film nears its release, the maker made a huge revelation, leaving fans in splits.

SS Rajamouli Announces Animated Baahubali

Rajamouli recently sat with Prabhas and Rana Daggubati for a promotional interview, and he dropped the biggest surprise for all the Baahubali fans. He said, "We are releasing Baahubali: The Eternal War teaser. It's not Baahubali 3, but it's a continuation of the world of Baahubali. It's basically an animated film. This is a very, very high 3D animation." Further, he added, "Now we're coming up with a film which will cost like Rs. 120 crores." Prabhas was stunned by the production cost and jokingly said, "120 crores? That was our first part of Baahubali's planning budget." Concluding the chat and showing the teaser to Prabhas and Rana, who were left amazed by the film's vision, scale, and grandeur, Rajamouli shared, "Baahubali 3, the ultimate thing is there."

More About Baahubali: The Epic

The excitement among audiences for the release of Baahubali: The Epic is reaching a fever pitch. To take the anticipation even higher, the makers have unveiled the second trailer, once again transporting us into the magnificent world of the blockbuster Baahubali franchise. While it evokes deep nostalgia, it also heightens our excitement for the film’s grand release.Bahubali: The Epic is described as a single-film version of the Baahubali story, combining footage from both films with new technical enhancements, restored or previously unseen scenes, and selective alterations. The excitement around the film is at its peak, as audiences prepare to witness the magic of two mega blockbusters in one. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 31 October 2025 in multiple premium formats, including IMAX, 4DX, D-Box, Dolby Cinema, and EPIQ. It will release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam.