The newly released Netflix documentary Baahubali: The Torchbearer is packed with fascinating stories from the making of one of Indian cinema’s biggest franchises.
Among the highlights is a candid revelation from Prabhas about how he came on board for Baahubali. The documentary revisits the making and legacy of the epic franchise that transformed Indian cinema.
Speaking in the documentary, Prabhas revealed that director S.S. Rajamouli had narrated nearly five story ideas to him before Baahubali, but none of them gave him complete satisfaction.
The actor recalled that the moment Rajamouli narrated Baahubali, he was completely blown away. According to Prabhas, he instantly felt that a bigger film than this would never come his way and decided to commit to it without hesitation.
That decision eventually changed the course of his career. The two-part saga not only became a historic box-office success but also turned Prabhas into a pan-India superstar.
Baahubali: The Torchbearer offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the franchise’s journey, featuring memories from the cast and crew who helped create the world of Mahishmati.