Rajamouli Ushers in a New Era: ₹120-Crore Animated Baahubali Announced

Ever since the exciting declaration of Baahubali: The Epic re-release hit headlines, curiosity has flooded across the nation. Fans immediately began speculating whether it hinted at the long-awaited Baahubali 3. After all, the first two films — Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion — reshaped Indian cinema forever with their grand storytelling, iconic characters, and unmatched box-office dominance, becoming a historic cultural phenomenon.

During a special conversation held ahead of the re-release, director S. S. Rajamouli clarified that this announcement wasn’t for Baahubali 3, but for a massive new project expanding the universe — a 3D animated feature titled Baahubali: The Eternal War. The film, made on a budget of around ₹120 crore and in production for over 2.5 years, will unveil its first teaser during the interval of the theatrical re-release, igniting fresh excitement within the fandom.

Prabhas expressed genuine astonishment at the scale of the project His playful reaction only highlighted the extraordinary scale at which the franchise continues to evolve, further fueling conversations online.This announcement ensures that the legacy of Mahishmati isn't just returning — it's expanding into a new medium with cutting-edge animation, promising to introduce the world of Baahubali to new generations while giving loyal fans another spectacular chapter to look forward to.

For audiences who once turned cinema halls into epic battlegrounds of emotion and celebration, the journey is far from over — the kingdom rises once again, this time in a grand animated avatar.