There is once again a discussion about Baahubali that the role of Prabhas was offered to Hrithik Roshan, but producer Shobu Yarlagadda made it clear that Prabhas was chosen from the beginning for Bahubali, no one else was approached.
Baahubali Casting Truth: Ever since ‘Bahubali’ franchise blockbuster has been done, there has often been reports in the media that Prabhas’s role in the film was offered to Hrithik Roshan. However, years later, the film’s makers told the truth of it. The film’s producer Shobu Yarlagadda spoke openly about the casting of the film in a recent interview. He has produced this film under the banner of Arka Media Works. According to him, Hrithik Roshan was never approached for this film.
Prabhas was the first choice for ‘Bahubali’
Shobu Yarlagadda said in an interview to Gulte, “I saw the online discussion that we had asked Hrithik Roshan, etc. for ‘Bahubali’. But this has never happened. Because our choice was Prabhas from the very first day.” Significantly, S.S. Prabhas played a double role in ‘Bahubali: The Beginning’ and ‘Bahubali 2: The Conclusion’ directed by Rajamouli. In the film, he features the role of Mahishmati’s Yuvraj Amarendra Bahubali and his son Mahendra Bahubali alias Shiva. Both parts of the film together collected more than 2300 crores worldwide.
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The third film of ‘Bahubali’ franchise is also coming
The third film of ‘Bahubali’ franchise ‘Bahubali: The Epic’ will be released on 31 October 2025. The film is first prepared by mixing the two parts together. Some reports are claiming that ‘Bahubali: The Epic’ will be a 5 -hour -long film. But Shobu has also denied this. He said that the duration of this film will be 3 hours 40 minutes. Apart from this, he has also denied that ‘Bahubali 3’ will be announced in the end of ‘Bahubali: The Epic’. Shobu said about the editing of the film, “All the necessary scenes of Prabhas have been retained. Prabhas and Rana Daggubati’s scenes are also involved. It is an important role.
FAQS
Was Hrithik Roshan offered the role of ‘Bahubali’?
No. ‘Bahubali’ producer Shubu Yarlagadda says that his first choice for the film was always Prabhas.
How much ‘Bahubali’ earned worldwide?
‘Bahubali’ was made in two parts and the two together made a gross collection of over Rs 2300 crore worldwide.
When ‘Bahubali: Epic’ is being released?
‘Bahubali: The Epic’ will be released on 31 October 2025. With the help of editing the film, the previous parts have been made united.