Baahubali: The Conclusion

Baahubali: The Conclusion

First look
Directed by S. S. Rajamouli
Produced by
Screenplay by S. S. Rajamouli
Story by K. V. Vijayendra Prasad
Starring
Music by M. M. Keeravani
Cinematography K. K. Senthil Kumar
Edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Production
company
Release dates
  • 28 April 2017 (2017-04-28)[1]
Country India
Language Telugu
Tamil
Budget ₹2.0 billion[2]

Baahubali: The Conclusion is an upcoming Indian epic historical fiction film directed by S. S. Rajamouli. It is the continuation of Baahubali: The Beginning. Both parts were jointly produced on a budget of ₹2.5 billion (US$37 million).[3] As of August 2015, 40% of the filming was completed. Shooting for the remaining sequences began on 17 December 2015 in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The director revealed that the second part would be "more emotional and with more grandeur", while speaking at Busan Asian Film Market. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 28 April 2017.[1]

Production

I was about 7 years old when I started reading comics called 'Amar Chitra Katha' that are published in India. They're not about a superhero, but they encompass all the stories of India, the folklore, the mythology, everything. But most of these stories are about Indian historical figures. I was fascinated by the forts, the battles, the kings, I not only used to read those stories but I kept telling those stories to my friends in my own way.

— Rajamouli, on the inspiration for making Baahubali.[4]

Baahubali: The Conclusion is being produced in Tollywood, the center of Telugu language films in India, which is based out of Hyderabad, however it is being filmed in both Telugu and Tamil languages simultaneously. The film series is touted to be the most expensive in India until the launch of 2.0 (film), which is currently the most expensive series. The screen writer, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad who wrote stories for most of Rajamouli's films once again penned the story for Baahubali. R.C.Kamalakannan is chosen as visual effects supervisor and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao is the Editor. PM Satheesh is the sound designer and Peter Hein is responsible for the action sequences. The costume designers are Rama Rajamouli and Prasanth Tripuraneni. The line producer is M.M Srivalli. The film shooting started on 17 December 2015 at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad with Prabhas and Ramya Krishna.

Casting

Prabhas was cast as main lead of the film. Anushka Shetty was cast as the heroine of the film as she was also a part of Mirchi (2013).[5] She coincidentally became the first heroine Rajamouli repeated in his films and thus made her schedules full for 2013 and 2014.[6] Telugu actor Rana Daggubati was recruited as the antagonist of the film and coincidentally he was also a part of Rudhramadevi.[7] Tamil actor Sathyaraj signed the film.[8]

Kannada actor Sudeep was picked for a small role in the film.[9] He shot for four days in July 2013 for the film and had to fight with Sathyaraj in a stunt sequence choreographed by Peter Hein.[10] In April 2013, Adivi Sesh was cast for a crucial role in the film as Rajamouli was impressed by his work in the Panjaa (2011).[11] Actress Ramya Krishnan was chosen to play the crucial role in the film as Rajamatha in August 2013.[12] Actor Nassar was selected to play a supporting role.[12] Charandeep was selected to play the brother of the film's chief villain.[13] On 20 December 2013 a press release stated that Tamannaah will be second heroine of the film which marks her first collaboration with Rajamouli and second collaboration with Prabhas.[14] Meka Ramakrishna was picked for the head of the Kuntala guerillas.

Characters and looks

Rana Daggubati was said to be playing the role of Prabhas' brother and he too underwent a lot of physical transformation satisfying the role he was assigned to play in the film.[7] He also underwent training in Martial arts under the supervision of a Vietnamese trainer, Tuan.[15] Sathyaraj has a Tonsured look for his role in the film.[16] Sudeep said that he would play the role of a weapons trader Aslam Khan in this film.[17] In the end of October 2013, Rana appeared at a fashion show with a beefed up body which, according to him, was a part of his look in the film.[18] In mid-May 2014, reports emerged that Anushka would play a pregnant woman for a few sequences in the second part of the film.[19]

At the same time, Prabhas posted on his Facebook page that he underwent a minor shoulder surgery and would join the film's sets in a span of a month.[20] On 1 June 2014, Prabhas and Rana's trainer Lakshman Reddy, said that Prabhas started his training 8 months before the commencement of shooting and after two years, both of them weighed nearly 100 kilos each. He also added that Prabhas has two attires with a heavy, bulky body for Baahubali's role and a lean physique for the second role.[21] For his look, Prabhas met WWE superstars like The Undertaker in February 2014 and interacted with them about their daily regimen and workouts.[22]

Prabhas had equipment costing ₹15 million shipped to his home, where he built a personal gym. His breakfast included 40 half-boiled egg whites blended and added with protein powder.[22] In mid-June 2014, regarding her role in the film, Tamannaah said that she would be playing the role of a warrior princess named Avanthika and her appearance in the film is completely different when compared to her past films.[23][24] Before joining the film's shoot, Tamannaah did costume trials for the film which she confirmed in her micro-blogging page stating "I am very excited to get on to the set of Baahubali. I did some dress trials today and my look in this movie will be totally new. I have never been seen in such sort of a look till now. It will be a new role for me."[25] Rajamouli called Tamannaah and her characterization as a "value addition" to the movie.[26] She stated that she plays Avanthika, and had a special training and diet regime.[27] The film introduced a new language called Kilikili.[28]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "It's official! Baahubali 2 to hit the screens on April 28, 2017". Hindustan Times. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "'Baahubali 2' overseas distribution rights: 'The Conclusion' makers quote Rs 50 crore". IB Times. 23 March 2016.
  3. ↑ indiatvnews (10 July 2015). "Bahubali: Is Rs 250 Crore Budget Film Inspired From Hollywood'IndiaTV News Mobile Site". India TV News.
  4. ↑ An Interview With 'Baahubali' Director SS Rajamouli: The Beginning. Forbes.com. Retrieved on 2015-10-28.
  5. ↑ "In the realm of love". The Hindu. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  6. ↑ "A busy summer for Anushka". The Times of India. 30 March 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  7. 1 2 "Rana's groundwork for 'Baahubali'". raagalahari.com. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  8. ↑ "Sathyaraj joins Baahubali's cast". 123telugu.com. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  9. ↑ Shekhar (18 April 2013). "I am doing a small role in Rajamouli's Bahubali: Sudeep". Oneindia Entertainment. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  10. ↑ "Sudeep shoots for 'Baahubali'". Sify.com. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  11. ↑ "Adivi Sesh in Rajamouli's Bahubali". The Times of India. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  12. 1 2 "Ramya Krishna as Rajamatha in Baahubali". 123telugu.com. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  13. ↑ "Charandeep likes playing powerful villainous roles". 11 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  14. ↑ "Tamanna To Star With Prabhas In Baahubali: First Look Released As Birthday Gift". Oneindia Entertainment. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  15. ↑ "Rana's focus on Martial Arts". raagalahari.com. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  16. ↑ "SS Rajamouli signs Sathyaraj". Sify.com. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  17. ↑ "Sudeep plays the role of weapon trader in Baahubali". Oneindia Entertainment. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  18. ↑ "Rana Daggubati is all beefed up for 'Baahubali'". Deccan Chronicle. 29 October 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  19. ↑ "Anushka will be shown as pregnant in baahubali". Deccan Chronicle. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  20. ↑ "Actor Prabhas clears the mystery over secret surgery". Deccan Chronicle. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  21. ↑ "Prabhas and Rana hit century on weighing scale". Deccan Chronicle. 1 June 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  22. 1 2 "The secret behind Prabhas' look in Baahubali". The Times of India. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  23. ↑ "Tamannaah to romance Prabhas in Baahubali". The Times of India. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  24. ↑ "Straddling three worlds". The Hindu. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  25. ↑ "Tamannaah to join the sets of Baahubali". The Times of India. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  26. ↑ "All praise for Tamannaah". The Hindu. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  27. ↑ "Tamannaah shed 6 kilos for Baahubali". The Times of India. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  28. ↑ "Baahubali does a Lord of the Rings! The film introduces a new language called Kilikili".
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