A proud moment for not just team Baahubali but for India as well, as the film got a standing ovation at Royal Albert Hall in London. Baahubali - The Beginning is the only non-English film to be screened at the Royal Albert Hall in London ever since its inauguration 148 years ago. Post the screening the audience gave the film a standing ovation.
The Baahubali team comprising of SS Rajamouli, Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana Dagubati and producer Shobhu Yarlagadda had a reunion in London for this grand event.
The film’s Twitter handle shared a video of Prabhas, Anushka Shetty and others witnessing the huge moment. The tweet read, “Standing ovation at the @RoyalAlbertHall HUGE applause to whoever came to #ReliveTheEpic.. Thank you LONDON... We will cherish this event forever...Saahore @MMKeeravaani..& the entire team of BAAHUBALI...”
The film was screened with a live performance of its background score.
Rana Daggubati took to Instagram to shared a glimpse of a packed hall. He wrote, “TheMIGHT , TheMAJESTY, TheMAHISHMATI!!.”
Baahubali was released in two parts in 2015 and in 2017 as Baahubali : The Conclusion. The film was dubbed in multiple languages it and went on to become a worldwide hit at the box office. Directed by SS Rajamouli, Screenplay by KV Vijayendra Prasad and KK Senthil Kumar was the cinematographer.
Rajamouli has already started shooting for his next big release. The filmmaker’s next project is RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR. The period drama is inspired by real-life freedom fighters.
The film will also star Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn in significant roles. Just like Baahubali this film also has a huge budget of Rs 350-400 crore, RRR will be on a similar scale to Baahubali. Produced by DVV Danayya under DVV Entertainment will release worldwide on July 30, 2020, in ten Indian languages.
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