'Baahubali 3' confirmed: KE Gnanavel Raja reveals plans for Prabhas' return to the epic franchise

Directed by SS Rajamouli 'Baahubali' Part 1 & 2, the franchise became a sensational hit during the 2015 and 2017 releases which revolutionized Indian cinema in front of the entire world. After the impact the film had, it became the root of the blockbuster pan-India films that we highly praise such as 'Pushpa', 'RRR', 'KGF', 'Kantara' and many more.
In an interesting update the 'Mahishmati Kingdom' franchise's filmmaker KE Gnanavel Raja, confirmed that the third installment, 'Baahubali 3' will be made.
According to a Desimartini report, KE Gnanavel Raja said that currently the film is being planned and the team discussed the ideas recently. As they released the film back to back within two years, now they are planning the third instalment after a gap.

He further explained that filmmakers are taking their time to ensure that audiences can connect with the characters before experiencing sequels. He said that the sequel to 'Kalki 2898 AD', will be released after two more films and similarly, Salaar 1 and Salaar 2 will have a gap between them. He mentioned that this approach is similar to the successful strategy seen in franchises like Suriya’s 'Singam' series.
Previously, there had been doubts about the possibility of a third part. In 2017, screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad and lead actor Prabhas had both indicated that the story of Baahubali had concluded, with plans for the franchise to continue through comic and TV series instead. However, Gnanavel Raja's recent announcement has rekindled hope among fans eager to see Prabhas return as the iconic character in the Mahishmati empire.
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Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli for his next project, is set to collaborate with superstar Mahesh Babu for tentatively titled, 'SSMB29'. While specific plot details are still under wraps, 'SSMB29' is expected to be a jungle adventure thriller inspired by the works of American super hit film series, 'Indiana Jones'.
Mahesh Babu is preparing for his role by undergoing significant physical training to get a muscular look, drawing inspiration from the Hindu mythological figure Lord Hanuman. Interestingly, Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran is speculated to be cast as the main antagonist.
The mega project being a jungle adventure thriller is reported to be filmed in the jungles of Africa for authentic shots. As per the reports the film is said to begin the shooting in January 2025 and speculated to hit the theaters in 2027. The film is also expected to features international stars.