Eleven years since its launch,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 trip, Prabhas once shared a funny incident about director SS Rajamouli’s unusual advice. To improve his horse riding skills in ‘Baahubali’, the filmmaker wanted the actor to have a horse at his home 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 riding session and then blame 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 had heard and replied, “Do you have a horse at home?” Prabhas then recalled, “I had these ducks in my guest house. He told me that horses were the real deal and asked me to go riding every day. I said, ‘Now I have to breed a horse for your film!'” His comments showed how Rajamouli wanted him to become completely comfortable riding a horse before the cameras started rolling.
SS Rajamouli’s perfectionism helped create the magic of Baahubali
Prabhas underwent a grueling training program, of which horse riding was only a part. SS Rajamouli also made sure that the actor learned sword fighting, rock climbing and lots of physical skills to make every action sequence look convincing. All this effort paid off and Prabhas delivered unforgettable performances as Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali. The film revolutionized Indian cinema with its grand scale, visual effects and storytelling, becoming a landmark hit across the country.
The speculation of ‘Baahubali 3’ is keeping the fans excited
Meanwhile, talk of a possible ‘Baahubali 3’ has gathered momentum after a clip from the documentary ‘Baahubali: The Torchbearer’ went viral on social media. The video sees Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty sparking another chapter in the great franchise and sparking new excitement among fans. The clip has yet to be officially confirmed, but it has already sparked a huge debate on social media. Prabhas has an impressive slate that includes ‘Fauzi’, ‘Spirit’, ‘Kalki 2898 AD Part 2’ and ‘Salaar Part 2: Shouryaanga Parvam’.