SS Rajamouli's magnum opus 'Baahubali 2' is creating history at the box office. The second installment in the 'Baahubali' franchise has opened to housefull boards and after 9 days of its release the film has crossed Rs 1000 crores worldwide and has created new milestones for Indian film industry. But, did you know that, not Ramya Krishnan but Bollywood veteran Sridevi was the first choice to play the role of Sivagami Devi in the film?

Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami in 'Baahubali'

Yes, you read that right!

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Sridevi, who is all set with her next hindi film titled 'Mom', was approached for the role before Ramya. But, according to reports, Sridevi's demand for a huge remuneration made the makers rethink their decision. And the role was later offered to Ramya. Rajamouli gave Ramya one of her career-defining roles, and the rest is history now.

Sridevi in her Tamil film 'Puli'

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Though, it turned out that Sridevi was demanding a whopping Rs 6 crore to star in both the installments of 'Baahubali', as per a report on TOI. Later, Ramya Krishnan was roped in by makers instead. She is rumoured to have only charged Rs 2.5 crore, in the report.

Do you think that Sridevi would have played the role of Mahishmati's former queen Sivagami Devi better than Ramya or not?

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