'Largest impact of my life': Rana Daggubati revisits 'Baahubali'
What's the story
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati recently expressed his admiration for the re-edited and remastered version of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus, Baahubali: The Epic. Speaking to Galatta Plus, he said it was "fun" to revisit the iconic film nearly a decade after its original release. "It was just so amazing to revisit that...and that we got to see it a decade later and it still has aged beautifully on the big screen," he said.
Cultural impact
This is how Rajamouli's vision impacted Daggubati
Daggubati also spoke about the cultural significance of Rajamouli's vision. "In India, you grow up with stories of mythology, wars, gods, and kings... That this is how the warriors of Mahabharat could have been." "The fact that it came on screen with a vision like Mr. Rajamouli's, who pushed each boundary, meant that the whole team went all out to make that film." "That's something that will always be the largest impact of my life."
Film details
Know everything about 'Baahubali: The Epic'
Produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under Arka Media Works, Baahubali: The Epic is a compilation of Rajamouli's blockbusters Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). It stars Prabhas, Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Nassar, and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles.
Plot summary
Meanwhile, know more about original 'Baahubali' films
Baahubali: The Epic narrates the story of Shivudu (Prabhas), a young man raised far from Mahishmati's kingdom. He learns his true identity as Mahendra Baahubali, son of the beloved warrior-king Amarendra Baahubali. However, he soon realizes that Bhallaladeva (Daggubati) had usurped the throne and imprisoned Queen Devasena (Shetty). Mahendra later comes to Mahishmati with his loyal commander Katappa to end Bhallaladeva's tyranny.