'Baahubali- Eternal War' teaser: Makers expand franchise with new animation
What's the story
The makers of the Baahubali franchise have unveiled a major new addition to their cinematic universe with the teaser for Baahubali - The Eternal War. This marks the franchise's first foray into 3D animated storytelling, directed by Ishan Shukla. The film picks up from where the original films left off and is set to be released soon.
Film details
Teaser shows mythological hero Amarendra Baahubali in animated form
The Eternal War continues the saga of Amarendra Baahubali, a mythological hero who died in the original films. The franchise's official X (formerly Twitter) account said, "Amarendra Baahubali's death wasn't his End; it was the beginning of something Eternal." The teaser features the character in a colorful animation style inspired by Spider-Verse.
Film status
Not a 3rd 'Baahubali' film, says director Rajamouli
SS Rajamouli, director of the original Baahubali films, clarified that The Eternal War is not a third installment in the series. In a recent interview, he said, "We are releasing the 'Baahubali- The Eternal War' teaser. The rumor is that we are announcing 'Baahubali 3,' but that's not true." "It's a continuation of the world of Baahubali. It's an animated film."
Story exploration
Plot of 'The Eternal War' offers fresh take on characters
The plot of The Eternal War offers a fresh take on the characters' journeys, separate from the timelines in Baahubali: The Beginning and The Conclusion. Rajamouli revealed, "Producer Shobu has been constantly exploring ways to take the universe forward beyond the ultimate 'Baahubali 3.'" "He met...talented animation director, Ishan Shukla...They have been working on the project for almost two and a half years, and now the film's budget is around ₹120 crore." The film is set to release in 2027.