The Bahubali film series took the world by storm with its grandeur, captivating story, and stunning visuals. Let’s dive into some lesser-known and unknown facts about Baahubali and make this historical epic even more fascinating.
1. Guinness World Record for the Largest Movie Poster
One of the first astonishing feats of Bahubali was breaking records even before its release. The film earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the largest movie poster ever, spanning an enormous 51,598.21 square feet. It took a dedicated team of 30 people three days to craft this colossal masterpiece.
2. Prabhas: The Dedicated Lead Hero
Bahubali wasn’t just an epic for the audience but also for the actors involved. Prabhas, who played the lead role, postponed his marriage for over four years to commit himself entirely to the film.
3. A Grand Budget
The Bahubali franchise came with a staggering budget of Rs 430 crores when both parts are combined, making it one of the most expensive Indian film projects to date.
4. Unprecedented Trailer Views
The anticipation for Bahubali was palpable, evident in the record-breaking trailer views. Within 24 hours of its release, the trailer garnered 1.5 million views, 3 lakh likes, and 2 lakh shares on Facebook. On YouTube, it crossed an astonishing 4.5 million views in just one day.
5. An Army of Technicians
Over 800 technicians contributed to the making of this masterpiece, showcasing the scale and complexity of the film’s production.
6. Extensive Locations
The film was shot at various locations, including the picturesque Ramoji Studio in Hyderabad, Akira Pali Falls, Kerala, Mahabaleshwar, and Bulgaria, creating a visually stunning backdrop.
7. Prabhas’ Transformation
To embody his character, Prabhas had to gain a significant amount of weight. His diet included six to eight meals a day, including non-vegetarian options, to achieve the desired physique. The gym equipment used for his transformation was worth a whopping Rs 1 crore.
8. A Multilingual Marvel
Bahubali’s appeal transcended language barriers as it was dubbed in Tamil, Hindi, English, Malayalam, French, and Japanese, making it accessible to a global audience.
9. Behind the Scenes
The film was shot with an Ari Alexa ST camera, a choice that was also used in the Hollywood film “Skyfall,” part of the James Bond series. The same VFX team worked on both Bahubali and “Jurassic World,” showcasing the caliber of visual effects in the movie.
10. Title Controversy
The film initially faced controversy over its title, with concerns from Jain monks that it might portray violence against Shanti Priya Bhagwan. Thankfully, the matter was resolved.
11. Real vs. VFX
The awe-inspiring 100-feet statue of Bhalla Dev in Bahubali Part One was not a result of VFX; it was a real sculpture located in Hyderabad.
12. Epic Climax
The climax scenes in both Bahubali films were monumental in scale. The climax of Bahubali 2 had a staggering budget of 30 crores, making it one of the most expensive climax sequences ever filmed.
13. A Museum for the Ages
To commemorate this epic journey, a museum was established to showcase the costumes and weapons used in the film, reminiscent of the legendary “Mughal-e-Azam” film.
14. Journey to the Screen
Interestingly, the script for Bahubali was initially offered to Hrithik Roshan and John Abraham. However, when there was no response, the decision was made to produce it in Telugu, ultimately leading to the legendary franchise.
15. A Bollywood First
Bahubali made history by becoming the only Bollywood film featured in a BBC documentary, marking a significant milestone in the 100-year history of Indian cinema.
The Bahubali saga will forever remain etched in the annals of Indian cinema, not only for its grandeur but also for the numerous records and fascinating stories associated with its creation. If you have a favorite unknown fact about Bahubali, please share it with us in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this blog, and stay tuned for more exciting insights in the world of cinema. Until next time!
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