New Delhi: 'Baahubali' fans brace yourself. The biggest news is here. A third sequel to the period action drama is in the works. Producer KE Gnanavel Raja has his reason to believe so. Speaking about his upcoming production 'Kanguva' starring Suriya, the producer spoke about the sequels of 'Baahubali', 'Kalki 2898 AD' and 'Salaar', a Desimartini report said.
Baahubali 3
The producer spoke about a sequel for 'Kanguva' and how timelines are no longer mandatory to hook the audience's interest, Gnanavel also opened up about a potential sequel for SS Rajamouli Prabhas-starrer.
“Baahubali 3 is in the planning stages. I found out while discussing with filmmakers last week. They did Baahubali 1 and 2 back-to-back, but they're now planning Baahubali 3 after a gap.” He also gave examples of the sequels for 'Kalki 2898 AD' and 'Salaar', which will be made after some gap, as will Kanguva's sequel.
For those unaware, Gnanavel was the distributor for the Tamil version of the 2015 film 'Baahubali: The Beginning'.
Expanding the Baahubali universe
'Baahubali' writer Vijayendra Prasad and Prabhas have earlier denied that 'Baahubali 3' is possible. Rajamouli, too, spoke to the media in May while promoting the animated series 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' and expressed a desire to expand the Baahubali universe beyond films.
“As filmmakers, we must step it up and explore all mediums. People like books, novels, games, anime (Asian animation). The idea is to take the story of Baahubali to people like them. And yet, look at us. We are still talking about the cliffhanger of Baahubali: The Beginning and how the film was effective when told in two parts. That mindset needs to change.” Rajamouli said.
Rajamouli will next be seen in Mahesh Babu in an action-adventure film that is yet to go on floors.