At the time of their release, SS Rajamouli’s epic film, ‘Baahubali,’ and its sequel were the biggest blockbuster films in the industry. While more than ten years have passed since the popular film was released in theaters, fans have not forgotten it. Now, offering a look behind the scenes, ‘Baahubali. Torchbearer’ is a documentary about the hit franchise set for OTT release. Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming documentary series.
What is Baahubali? The Torchbearer’
While there were earlier questions whether it was related to any of the films or to ‘Baahubali. The Epic,’ later announcements clarified that it is a documentary series about the filming of ‘Baahubali’ and its impact on the actors.In a conversation with Gulte, producer Shobu Yarlagadda earlier teased the project to fans and gave some information about the documentary. He explained that the project examines the film’s impact on actors and its overall meaning in culture over the years. He also revealed that many beloved cast and crew members will be part of the documentary; however, the names of the participants have not been confirmed. The producer also informed the public that the project is being released as a 10-year celebration of the ‘Baahubali’ franchise.
About the ‘Baahubali’ franchise
Produced by SS Rajamouli, who is also known for his work in ‘RRR’ and ‘Magadheera,’ ‘Baahubali’ is an epic franchise set around the fictional and ancient town of Mahishmati. The franchise centers on two cousins ​​vying to claim the throne, no matter the cost. The first two films were released in 2015 and 2017, followed by two animated series based on the film, a graphic novel, and a trilogy of novels in English.The main cast for the film includes names like Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and: Tamannaah Bhatia.
When and where is ‘Baahubali’? Torchbearer’ will be released?
The documentary is scheduled to stream online on June 26, 2026. It will be available to Netflix fans worldwide.