India’s most expensive series which never got released, Rs 300 crore went waste, shoot went on for 6 months and then....

Did you know that director SS Rajamouli invested Rs 300 crore to create the most expensive ‘Baahubali’ series which was never released. Published: September 17, 2024 3:50 PM IST By Edited by SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali franchise is considered as one of the most successful franchises in the Indian film industry. Before the Beginning’ and ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion,’ Praised by critics and adored by audiences, these films created a frenzy in theaters.

Following the release of the first installment, the burning question on everyone’s lips was, “Why did Katappa kill Baahubali?” This was the most expensive ‘Baahubali’ series ever to be made, but later got shelved because...

This mystery fueled an intense anticipation for the second part, which went on to shatter numerous box office records. Even now, these films remain among the highest-grossing of all time. Influenced by its success, Rajamouli also planned a new series and invested a staggering Rs 300 crore into the project.

However, despite months of hard work, the series was later shelved because of this reason. The production of the most expensive installment in the ‘Baahubali’ saga was a grand affair, but not without its hurdles. Spanning six months, the shoot for ‘Baahubali: Before the Beginning’ was abruptly halted despite the substantial investment made by the producers.

With an initial budget of Rs 300 crore, this series was set to be the most costly venture in the Baahubali universe and was p.