Rajamouli and Yarlagadda reveal 'Baahubali' costs in 'Baahubali: The Torchbearer'
The Netflix series Baahubali: The Torchbearer (released today) pulls back the curtain on just how tough making Baahubali really was.
Director S.S. Rajamouli openly said if he'd known the budget would reach ₹400 crore for both parts, he might've thought twice.
Producer Shobu Yarlagadda described scrambling for funds right before shoots, while Prabhas shared that daily costs hit ₹25 lakh, leaving them ₹70 crore short by release day.
Johar promotion helps 'Baahubali' smash records
With money tight and early reviews from Andhra and Telangana not looking great, the team went all-in on a nationwide release and teamed up with Karan Johar to spread the word.
Thankfully, audiences in Hindi-speaking areas and overseas loved it, helping Baahubali smash box office records and become a true game-changer for Indian cinema.