10 Years of Baahubali: Lesser-known facts about Prabhas starrer

10 Years of Baahubali: Lesser-known facts about Prabhas starrer

By Entertainment Desk July 10, 2025

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Prabhas put his career on hold

While Baahubali (2013–2017) was being made, Prabhas did not sign any other film deals. 

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Rana Daggubati became partially blind

Rana disclosed that he has been blind in one eye since he was a young child. He portrayed Bhallaladeva with just his left eye.

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Writing a new language

The lyricist Madhan Karky invented a language called Kiliki especially for the movie, which was spoken by the Kalakeya tribe.

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100 days to shoot the waterfall scene

The famous scene in which Shivudu climbs the waterfall took more than 100 days to film due to large scale VFX. 

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Sword that weighed 30 Kg

To wield the sword used in the battle scenes, which reportedly weighed about 30 kg—much heavier than usual prop weapons—Prabhas underwent extensive training.

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Prabhas’ specially designed gym

Prabhas had a personal gym worth Rs 1.5 crore set up on location to help him get in shape for the role of Amarendra Baahubali.

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First 4K-resolution Indian film

The first Indian film to be filmed and released in full 4K resolution, Baahubali: The Beginning provided ultra-HD visuals on a large screen.

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The Hollywood Studios Were Awed

Several Hollywood studios reportedly wanted to work with S.S. Rajamouli after seeing the film because of its excellent production value and narrative.

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Own Comic Books and Animated Series

Several comics examining untold tales and an animated series called Baahubali: The Lost Legends are available on Amazon Prime.

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Own Comic Books and Animated Series

Several comics examining untold tales and an animated series called Baahubali: The Lost Legends are available on Amazon Prime.

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