Rana Daggubati On What If Kattappa Wouldn't Have Killed Baahubali: ‘I'd Have...'
Apart from Rana Daggubati, Baahubali featured an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Sathyaraj, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan and Nassar.
Baahubali, the SS Rajamouli directorial, is undoubtedly among one of the greatest films ever made in the history of the Indian film industry. Recently, it marked a significant milestone as it completed its 10th year. It successfully blended mythological storytelling with high-quality visual effects and action sequences, captivating audiences both in India and internationally.
Now, as the film gears up for its re-release, scheduled in October 2025, actor Rana Daggubati, who played the negative role of Bhallaldeva, responded to a question about what if Kattappa didn't kill Baahubali? And his answer is exactly what we all expected.
Taking to X, Rana responded to the question from Baahubali's official account and replied, 'I would have killed him instead."
I would have killed him instead
Apart from Rana, the film featured an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Sathyaraj, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan and Nassar.
The film is set to re-release on the big screens on October 31. But there's a catch. It will be arriving as a single part comprising scenes of both Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
The single-part re-release has been titled Baahubali: The Epic. According to some rumours, the film will have a duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes, but speculation suggests it could be longer.
Baahubali follows the epic story of Amarendra Baahubali, a brave and compassionate prince of the fictional kingdom of Mahishmati, and his son Mahendra Baahubali, as they fight against injustice and tyranny to reclaim their rightful place on the throne. The narrative spans generations, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal and the clash between good and evil within a kingdom built on power and intrigue.
Recently, the team of Baahubali, including director SS Rajamouli, actors Prabhas and Rana Daggubati, along with Sathyaraj and other core team members reunited in Hyderabad to celebrate the film's 10th anniversary. Music composer MM Keeravani, who recently lost his father, was also seen joining the emotional get-together.
Baahubali: The Conclusion, released in 2017, went on to become one of the most successful Indian films of all time. Coming back to Rana Daggubati, he was recently seen in the web series Rana Naidu Season 2, which premiered on the OTT giant Netflix.
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