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Anushka Shetty looked like an ‘ethereal beauty’ in this scene from Baahubali, recalls SS Rajamouli

SS Rajamouli, Prabhas and Rana Daggubati sat down for a chat about creating Baahubali, where they talked about many scenes from the film and shooting them.

Updated on: Oct 27, 2025 05:37 pm IST
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Baahubali: The Beginning was released in theatres on July 10, 2015. The epic action film co-written and directed by SS Rajamouli went on to set a benchmark in Indian cinema and became a record-breaking success. Ahead of the grand re-release of the two-part saga titled Baahubali: The Epic in theatres, director SS Rajamouli sat down for a chat with actors Prabhas and Rana Daggubati, where they discussed the shoot, several iconic scenes, and more.

What Rajamouli said about Anushka

Anushka Shetty starred alongside Prabhas in both the Baahubali films.

During the chat, a clip of which was shared by the official film page on their X account, SS Rajamouli discussed the casting of actor Anushka Shetty in the film. Anushka played Devasena in the Baahubali film series, the wife of Amarendra Baahubali and mother of Sivudu. She is known for portraying the skilled warrior princess of the Kuntala Kingdom.

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Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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