'Baahubali' Cinematographer Recalls When Prabhas' Fans Stopped The Film's Shoot, 'Had To Pack Up..'

The film, Baahubali, directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia, was first released in 2015. Well, the film didn't just break records, it redefined Indian cinema. The film earned global recognition because of its amazing visuals, larger-than-life scale and unique story. After the two blockbuster films, the makers are all set to return with Bahubali: The Epic. Amid that, the cinematographer of the film, recently recalled an incident from the first day of shoot. 

The fans of Prabhas once disturbed the shoot of Baahubali: The Beginning

The man behind the incredible shots of the film, Baahubali is the cinematographer, KK Senthil Kumar, who recently appeared on the Torch Bearers Podcast. While having a candid conversation on the podcast, he recalled an incident that took place during the first day of the shoot. He shared that Prabhas and Rana were shooting an outdoor scene, but a crowd gathered around them only to meet the Saaho actor. He was quoted as saying:

"It was unbelievable. Thousands of people had lined up. We didn’t expect so many people to turn up for a film like this. No matter where we placed the camera, people would still be in the shot, despite our attempts to move them. We had to pack up and try the next day. But still, people came; it was impossible to shoot."

The cinematographer of the film, Baahubali, continued to add that this incident took place before Baahubali was released. He further explained that the stardom of Prabhas has increased by ten times after the release of SS Rajamouli’s film. In his words:

"Yes, Prabhas was a big star, but this was before Baahubali had even been released. After Baahubali, he has become ten times bigger. Now, let alone India, we cannot shoot with him outdoors in Japan, too."

Baahubali: The Epic releases in theatres

Baahubali: The Beginning was released in 2015, and it captured the attention of viewers with its stunning visuals and powerful narrative. The film helped Prabhas become a pan-India star. Soon, the makers returned with its sequel, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in 2017. The film broke multiple records and became one of India's highest-grossing films. 

Now after 8 years, the cast and crew are all set to return to the theatres with Baahubali: The Epic. This film is a single, re-edited and remastered version of the two films. While the original runtime of the film was 5 hours 27 mins, it has been edited to 3 hours 43 minutes. The film will be released on October 31, 2025. Recently, the director, SS Rajamouli shared that the focus of this film is on the story. 

More about Prabhas

Prabhas is a popular actor, who started his career with Telugu films, but rose to global fame with the film, Baahubali. Reportedly, he was born on October 23, 1979, and made his debut in the early 2000s. Over the years, he has appeared in multiple films such as Rebel, Saaho, Salaar, Radhe Shyam, Mirchi, Adipurush, Kalki 2898 AD and more. His upcoming projects include Spirit, Kalki 2 and The Raja Saab.

What are your thoughts on KK Senthil Kumar’s revelations about Prabhas’ popularity? Let us know.

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