Eleven years since its release,Baahubali: The Beginning’ remains one of the biggest game changers in the Indian film industry. Along with its record-breaking success, the film is also remembered for the hard work that went into bringing its larger-than-life world to life. Looking back on that journey, Prabhas: once shared a funny incident about director SS Rajamouli’s unique advice. To improve his horse riding skills for ‘Baahubali,’ the filmmaker wanted the actor to keep a horse in his own house so that he could practice every day.
Prabhas shares Rajamouli’s hilarious advice in his own words
Talking about the intense preparation with Hindustan Times, Prabhas said, “I would miss a horse riding session and then blame it on the weather. He insisted that I take it seriously and even asked me to keep a horse at home.” The actor admitted that he couldn’t believe what he was hearing and replied, “You’re going to be a bride at home? Are you serious?” Prabhas then recalled, “I had ducks in my guest house. He told me that horses were the real deal and asked me to ride a horse every day. I said, ‘Now I have to raise a horse for your film!'” His comments show how Rajamouli wanted him to be completely comfortable riding horses before the cameras started rolling.
SS Rajamouli’s perfectionism helped create the magic of Baahubali
Prabhas goes through a grueling training schedule, of which horse riding is just one part. SS Rajamouli also made sure that the actor learned sword fighting, rock climbing, and a lot of physical skills so that every action sequence looks convincing. All this hard work paid off, and Prabhas gave unforgettable performances as Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali. The film went on to revolutionize Indian cinema with its grand scale, visual effects and storytelling, becoming a landmark success across the country.
The ‘Baahubali 3’ speculation keeps the fans excited
Meanwhile, talk of a possible ‘Baahubali 3’ has gained momentum after a clip from the documentary ‘Baahubali. The Torchbearer went viral on social media. The video features Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and: Anushka Shetty teasing another chapter in the blockbuster franchise and igniting new excitement among fans. The clip has not been officially confirmed, but it has already started a heated discussion on social media. Prabhas has an impressive slate that includes ‘Fauzi,’ ‘Spirit,’ ‘Kalki 2898 AD Part 2,’ and ‘Salaar Part 2.’ Shouryaanga Parvam.’
