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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who is awaiting the release of his highly anticipated multilingual film Baahubali, believes it will be an achievement if Indian cinema can produce Hollywood quality content within a limited budget.
"Hollywood is much ahead of us in writing and execution. There's no need to compare our work with theirs. I think getting 80 percent of their quality in our content with 20 percent of their budgets will be an achievement," Mr Rajamouli told IANS in an exclusive interview.
His film Baahubali, which is being touted as India's most expensive film made on Hollywood standards, is slated for worldwide release on July 10. The two-part Indian epic film is being made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil. The film will also be dubbed into English, French, Hindi, Malayalam and in several foreign languages.
It was through the pages of Amar Chitra Katha comics, that Mr Rajamouli envisioned the world of Baahubali, which is reportedly about the struggle of two brothers for control over a kingdom.
"My father had introduced me to these comics at a young age. Ever since then, I've been living in this world of larger than life characters. I love fantasy, history, folklore and mythology. I dabbled a little with these genres in my previous films. The success of those films gave us confidence to makeBaahubali," he said.
But it takes more than confidence to set a project of this scale in motion. It required someone with more than just moolah muscle. Mr Rajamouli found all the required qualities in his producer Shobu Yarlagadda, who had previously worked with him in Maryada Ramanna.
"I'd discuss everything ranging from the smallest detail to the development of characters with Shobu and his team. He would never let the pressure of budget and deadlines come near me. And my line producer Srivalli single handedly managed the mammoth scale of production," he said.
It took nearly two years to complete the film, not to forget another year that was spent on the pre-production. What kept the team motivated?
"I developed an emotional attachment with the characters my father had narrated. To showcase these characters in the best possible way remained my motivational factor over the last two and half years," explained Mr Rajamouli, and added that the team always draws the motivation from the director.
The film features an ensemble cast of Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannah Bhatia, Sathyaraj, Nasser and Ramya Krishnan. Mr Rajamouli admitted he wouldn't have done the film without Prabhas.
"Prabhas and I are good friends. I knew he was my hero from the beginning. When I requested him to set aside one year for the film, he kept himself free for two years. Rana Dagubatti was our energy booster on the sets. He brought us and Dharma Productions together," he said. "Thanks to Rana, the team managed to get Karan Johar to market the Hindi version of Baahubali," said Mr Rajamouli.
The biggest contribution to Baahubali comes from its visual effects (VFX) supervisor Srinivas Mohan, who breathed life into an imaginary world with awe-inspiring visuals. Srinivas along with over 15 VFX studios and 600 artists are still working on the film round the clock.
"Pete Draper of Makuta is responsible for the magnificent waterfalls and the palaces from the trailer. Firefly and EFX Hyderabad have contributed a lot of VFX shots through the course of the film, especially in the war sequences. Tau films are taking care of the scenes featuring the bison," Mr Rajamouli said.
Thousands of people worked on the film. Although Mr Rajamouli hasn't kept track of the numbers, he says it was every individual's working spirit that resulted in the successful completion of the project.
"We never got into putting the numbers together. We shot the war sequences for four months. At one point of time, we were shooting with 2000 extras with about 600 technicians assisting them with costumes, makeup and weapons," he said. "There were hundreds of metres of chroma screens. About 30-35 assistants' job was to ensure the chroma mats weren't blown away. There were always two ambulances on set, a medical camp for people and a vet on standby for the animals," he added.
Did Mr Rajamouli ever feel all of this was too much to handle? "Just before the start of the shoot, the sheer enormity of the logistics hit me. For about three to four days, I contemplated quitting. But the feeling washed over and I never looked back," he said.
Source : NDTV.com
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S.S. Rajamouli’s Magnum opus Baahubali, upcoming mythological epic drama starring Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati and Tamanaha Bhatia in lead role proved to be one of the most iconic cinemas of the country. Frankly speaking contemporary Indian audiences had never seen this kind of melodrama till now. It will be completely a new journey for the actors as well as for the audience.
Baahubali which is a bi-lingual feature film releasing in both Telugu and Tamil languages counted as one of the most anticipated movie of the year. The trends of bi-lingual movies are very popular in Southern region; at least veteran actor Mohan Raman thinks so. “A unique feature about South Indian films is that most of the actors and technicians are work in all four languages. Our Satyaraj and Naseer (character-artists) are part of Baahubali, making film identifiable with the Tamil audience. At a time when global market is open to us, why rely on the Tamil Nadu market alone to make big films?” The veteran actor emphasized and asked the question.
Actor and film historian Mohan Ram also considers mythological films are always open to Tamil Nadu and Tamil audiences. Regarding this matter he says, “The dubbed version of Mahabharata on TV is still popular. So it’s clear that mythological subjects have a strong market. After the era of mythological films in the 1950, there were still directors such as A.P. Nagarajan and K.Shankar who proved that such films worked. By factoring in certain changes to suit a large market, these films can work even today”.
While producer Hitesh feels epic films in Bollywood touchws the standard of Hollywood and Rajamouli has finally been able to do so. He says, “Gone are the days of MGR and Sivaji when the audience would believe everything given to them as being the best. Technology has made it possible for us to watch foreign and Hollywood films in minutes. If one makes an expensive film and it looks tacky or unreal, then it won’t work. Even with our limited budget, we are expected to compete with Hollywood.”
However, Baahubali is kind of historical melodrama which will take Indian cinema to next level. The producer further spoke about the upcoming larger-than-life drama and said, “Every time a film such as Baahubali gets made, it became trend-setter. Other directors from the take note of the technological possibilities and it pushes the envelope for all of us. Such a film also bring to India several experienced foreign technicians who invariably employ Indian assistants. In course of time, there is technology transfer which allows us to attempt films of similar scale with our own people. That’s why we need Baahubali.”
It is a dream project and producer believes it very important for his Production Company and directors also. About the producer Thenappan speak, “People often credit just the directors when such films get made. But it is also every producer’s dream to make a film that will be remembered for generations”.
Contrary to what one perceives, these films aren’t just dream projects of directors alone. “People often credit just the director when such films get made. But it is also every producer’s dream to make a film that will be remembered for generations,” says producer Thenappan.
Reportedly, director Rajamouli says about making Baahubali, “I began my career as an office boy. Cinema has given me everything. And it is by making films like Baahubali happen that I feel I’m giving something back to cinema”.
The film is slated to release this July and its Hindi version will released simultaneously with its Tamil and Telugu version in whole nation. Its Hindi version is being produced by prominent Bollywood director Karan Johar.
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The theatrical trailer of ‘Baahubali’ has been trending at the top on Youtube ever since it was released on June 1st. The trailer has received a thumping response across multiple platforms and it has now racked up over 1 Crore views.
Here is a breakup of the figures.
Telugu :Baahubali on Facebook – 25 Lakhs + Baahubali on YouTube – 31 Lakhs + Baahubali on T – Series/Lahari Telugu – 13 Lakhs +
Hindi :Dharma Productions YouTube – 21 Lakhs +
Tamil : Studio Green on YouTube – 6.6 Lakhs + Other channels – 0.5lakhs +
Malayalam :Global United Movies on YouTube – 1 Lakh +
Team Baahubali and also Prabhas fans are delighted with the amazing response to the trailer. The first part of ‘Baahubali’, titled ‘Baahubali – The Beginning’, is going to hit the screens in July and director S.S. Rajamouli is currently busy with the post-production activities of the movie. Arka Mediaworks is producing this big budget period action film.
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Baahubali fans are in a for a good news as the much awaited audio launch will now be held on the 13th of this month in Tirupathi. Preparations are going on in full swing for making this huge event a grand success.
The SV University of Tirupathi will be the location for this massive event and the production unit is busy making preparation to accommodate huge crowds at the venue. It is already known that the audio launch which was planned in Hyderabad was cancelled at the last minute because of security concerns.
The Audio Launch will be telecase Live on TV5 Channel and also in Youtube.
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S.S. Rajamouli’s 'Baahubali' trailer, which released on 1st June, has crossed 1 crore views on YouTube. The trailer has created great anticipation for the film and it has been garnering praises from all quarters.
It isn’t everyday that a trailer receives so many views in such a short span of time. In just 1 week it has reached India’s top ten most watched trailers list. The team of Baahubali was overwhelmed with the response from audiences and they thanked them on twitter saying, "The #Baahubali trailer has over 1 Crore views across the internet. Thank you for the tremendous response and love!!!"
'Baahubali' had an extravagant trailer launch with the cast and it’s director, SS Rajamouli, where Karan Johar who is presenting the film, launched the trailer. 'Baahubali' was the first film to launch the trailer in Dolby Atmos. The trailer showcased the grand scale of the film along with beautiful scenic locations and dare devil stunts.
'Baahubali', India’s first war epic is slated for release on 10th July.
Source : Indiaglitz
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Shivuni Aana Song Lyrics:
Lyrics in English:
Jatta Kadaaha Sambhrama Bhraman Nilimpa Nirjharii Vilola Viici Vallarii Viraajamaana Muurdhani Dhagad Dhagad Dhagaj Jvalal Lalaatta Patttta Paavake Kishora Chandra Shekhare Ratih Pratikshanam Mama
Yevvandanta Yevvadanta Ninnu yethukundi Ye Talliki Puttado Ee Nandi Kaani Nandi Evvaru Kannandhi Ekkada Vinandhi Shivuni Aana Ayyindemo, Gangga Dariki Lingame Kadilosthaa nandi
Dara Darendra Nandini Vilasa Bhandhu BhanduraSpuradugantha Santhathi Pramodha Maana Maanase Krupa Kadaksha Dhorani Niruddha DurdharapadiKwachi Digambare Mano Vinodhamethu Vasthuni
Jata Bhujanga Pingala Sphurath Phana Mani PrabhaKadamba Kumkuma Drava Praliptha Digwadhu MukheMadhandha Sindhura Sphurathwagu Utthariya MedhureMano Vinodhamadhbutham Bibarthu Bhootha Bharthari
Yevvandanta Yevvadanta Ninnu yethukundi Ye Talliki Puttado Ee Nandi Kaani Nandi Evvaru Kannandhi Ekkada Vinandhi Shivuni Aana Ayyindemo, Gangga Dariki Lingame Kadilosthaa nandi
Lyrics in Telugu :
జటాకటాహ సంభ్రమ భ్రమన్ని లింప నిర్ఝరీ
విలోలవీచి వల్లరీ విరాజమాన మూర్ధని
ధగద్ధగద్ధగజ్జ్వలల్ల లాటపట్టపావకే కిశోరచంద్రశేఖరే రతిః ప్రతిక్షణం మమ.
ఎవ్వడంట ఎవ్వడంట నిన్ను ఎత్తుకుంది
ఏతల్లికి పుట్టాడో ఈ నంది కానీ నంది
ఎవ్వరు కనంది ఎక్కడా వినంది
శివుని ఆన అయిందేమో గంగనడిగి లింగమే కదిలోస్తానంది.
ధరా ధరేంద్ర నందినీ విలాస బంధు బంధుర
స్ఫురద్దిగంత సంతతి ప్రమోద మాన మానసే
కృపా కటాక్ష ధోరణీ నిరుద్ధదుర్ధరాపది
క్వచిద్దిగంబరే మనో వినోదమేతు వస్తుని.
జటాభుజంగ పింగళ స్ఫురత్ఫణా మణిప్రభా
కదంబ కుంకుమ ద్రవ ప్రలిప్త దిగ్వధూముఖే
మదాంధసింధురస్ఫురత్త్వగుత్తరీయమేదురే
మనో వినోదమద్భుతం బిభర్తు భూతభర్తరి.
ఎవ్వడంట ఎవ్వడంట నిన్ను ఎత్తుకుంది
ఏతల్లికి పుట్టాడో ఈ నంది కానీ నంది
ఎవ్వరు కనంది ఎక్కడా వినంది
శివుని ఆన అయిందేమో గంగనడిగి లింగమే కదిలోస్తానంది.
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So the big day is finally here. The audio launch of India’s biggest motion picture Baahubali will be held today evening in Tirupathi. Preparations are going on in full swing and a huge turnout is expected.
Meanwhile, latest update reveals that the entire star cast will be present and they will be brought in a special chartered flight to Tirupathi. S S Rajamouli and his team are already personally looking after the arrangements.
Star anchor Suma will be hosting the event. The SV University of Tirupathi will be location for this massive event. It is already known that the audio launch which was planned in Hyderabad was cancelled at the last minute because of security concerns.
Prabhas, Rana and Anushka arrive at Tirupati:
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Probably for the first time in Tollywood, a music album has been so eagerly awaited. The audio album of S S Rajamouli’s Baahubali is finally out in the market. Let’s see how this M M Keeravani musical turns out to be.
Song 1: Pacha Botesi :
Analysis:- The album starts off with a soothing romantic number Paccha Bottesina. The music arrangements, sensible lyrics and Keeravani’s subtle feel of the song will hit you instantly. This number has a soothing appeal and Karthik’s singing only makes it clean and lovable.
Song 2: Dheevara :
Analysis:- Moving on, the second song in the album is Dheevara which is a yet another romantic number. The quirky lyrics in the background makes this song quite interesting and fun to listen to. This number is nicely supported by Ramya and Deepu’s effortless singing and makes it a decent number.
Song 3: Mamatala Thalli :
Analysis:- The third song in the album is a heavy duty number Mamatala Thalli. This song sets the mood right and elevates the historic moments in the film. The part sung by the chorus and the unique orchestration will impress you more after you watch its stunning visuals.
Song 4: Shivuni Aana :
Analysis:- The fourth song in the album is the mesmerizing Shivuni Aana. Song effortlessly by Keeravani himself, this is one of the top songs in the album. Orchestration is of international standards and the heavy duty drum beats will blow you away. What’s more interesting are the intriguing lyrics and heavy emotions in the song.
Song 5: Manohari :
Analysis:- Moving on, the next song in the album is Manohara which is supposed to be the item number in the film. Right from the lyrics to the mood of the song, everything is upbeat and ups the fun element in the film. Karthik’s vocals are quite good and enhance the value of this peppy number.
Song 6: Nippule Swasagaa :
Analysis:- Next in the list is Nippule Swasagaa, a patriotic song which sets up the war sequences in the film. The lyrics are once again heavy duty and Keeravani’s singing gives a lot of depth to this number. This song will once again be more appealing when you watch the enigmatic visuals.
Song 7: Jeevanadi:
Analysis:- The last song in the album is the sad theme song Jeevanadi which depicts the pain and grief in the film. The music arrangement is quite simple and the way Geeta Madhuri sings it with deep pain is pretty good.
Verdict:- On the whole, Baahubali’s music album surely lives to the hype and hysteria. All the songs are situational and will impress you even more after you watch S S Rajamouli’s stunning visuals on screen. Dheevara, Pacha Botesina, Shivuni Aana and Mamatala Talli are our picks and will be liked by everyone. Finally, Baahubali’s music score is one of the best works of Keeravani and will elevate this biggest motion picture of India to another level.
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The Telugu Trailer of Baahubali - The Beginning released on 1st of June has just crossed 4 million view on youtube, the first telugu movie trailer to achieve this. It's another record that the telugu trailer on T-Series channel has crossed 2 million views!
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In September 2001, a podgy NTR Junior made his debut in an unusual film called Student No. 1. His natural style, powerful dialogue delivery and startling resemblance to his grandfather Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao rendered him an overnight star. The story of a murderer who comes to study law and shows other wayward students the right path set the box office on fire. At that point, film-goers looked twice at a circular emblem on the posters that declared: ‘An S.S. Rajamouli Film’. In the years since, the director has delivered nine back-to-back blockbusters in a row—and his latest offering, Baahubali, an ambitious period war drama, looks all set to become a super-duper hit.
Koduri Srisailla Sri Rajamouli started out with the popular TV serial Shantinivasam on ETV. In cinema, he cut his teeth under the renowned filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao, who says he was amazed by the pani rakshashudu (workaholic), who put in 18-hour days for a soap opera. “Even there,” recalls Raghavendra Rao, “despite limited resources, he was constantly pushing the envelope.”
This is the reason Raghavendra Rao, who wrote the screenplay for Student No. 1, is presenting the Rs 200-crore Baahubali, India’s costliest film so far. It’s a fiction set around 500 AD, and inspired by Rajamouli’s childhood addiction—Amar Chitra Katha comics—and is about Bhallaladeva (played by Rana Daggubati), tyrant-king of Maheshmati, and his clash with Baahubali (played by Prabhas), a tribal warrior. Anushka Shetty plays Devasena, Tammanah plays Avanthika and Ramya Krishna plays Shivagami, the Rajmata.All women have sword-wielding roles.
Says producer Shobu Yarlagadda, son-in-law of Raghavendra Rao, “The teaser shows that Baahubali is made on a large canvas—it has kings, queens, courts, ministers, palaces, politics and the magic of VFX.” Like Rajamouli, he too is mild-mannered and grounded—and has shared the Baahubali dream for years. “It’s not just a world I’ve been dreaming of, but one I’ve been living in and building brick by brick for three years,” Rajamouli said at a press meet in Mumbai. And Karan Johar, whose Dharma Productions is presenting the film in Bollywood, said, “There cannot be another war film like Baahubali in India because there’s only one Rajamouli. His strength lies in blending technology with emotion.”
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Indeed, Rajamouli’s films might revel in blood and gore but he always tunes in to the heartstrings, and takes chances established directors usually shun. In his third film Sye, rugby was the backdrop to a fight between college kids and the real estate mafia. He hired an Iranian rugby coach, who trained the artistes for two months. Sye wove an athletic spell with bloodied faces and sweaty bodies that worked with audiences that generally never looked past cricket. In Maryaada Ramanna, Rajamouli had comedian Sunil take the main role. “I choose actors by the script. NTR Jr was annoyed when I didn’t cast him after Student No. 1 and Simhadri. But I explained that his image wouldn’t suit Sye.”
Rajamouli’s father K.V. Vijeyandra Prasad is a screenwriter, but they have seen tough times—the family of 13 used to live in a two-bedroom house in Chennai and run up debts with the local grocer. He recounts being rudely asked to wait by the shopkeeper. “I was stunned and learnt the humiliation of running up debts,” he says. Money troubles compelled him to complete his intermediate in two spells. But, he says, he never lacked in breaks—and once that happens, he works non-stop.
“I’ve never seen a director as single-minded and passionate as Rajamouli,” says producer Daggubati Suresh Babu, actor Rana’s father. “When I saw his Eega, I was fascinated. Even then, I saw in him a desire to improve and learn. Directors in the Telugu industry are more focused on business. Not Rajamouli, who is willing to sacrifice his remuneration for a film. That’s a rare quality.”
Actors swear by Rajamouli’s work ethic. Says Anushka Shetty, heroine of Baahubali, “He pays great attention to detail—the emotion on a face, the colour of the curtain in the background, the way it’s blowing in the wind. He’s involved in all aspects of film-making and this intensity shows on screen. People assume directors are moody, but there’s nothing like that with Rajamouli. If someone is not getting it right, he’ll explain it a hundred times, each time with more patience.” Another thing actors note is how Rajamouli’s family is always around, attending to things, pampering actors. In fact, even the kids may be around, during the shoot and for the first show. Rajamouli’s wife Rama is a costume designer, his cousin M.M. Keeravani (M.M. Kreem in Bollywood) is a music director. Besides, his father, his cousins S.S. Naaga, S.S. Kanchi and Kalyani Malik, all participate in developing a film.
Rama was a divorcee with a son when Rajamouli began courting her. “She is my backbone, she makes me stand, walk and helps me get rid of creative blocks. Everything I have achieved is because of her,” he says.
Says Shobu, “I think he’s one of the few directors who has matured. He is very detail-oriented and passionate, to the extent he can set aside three years for Baahubali.” Rajamouli spent a year developing the world of Baahubali before beginning to shoot—every character and location has a background, and he drew up political and military hierarchies, social taboos, trade, army, occupations.
Both Prabhas and Rana Daggubati knew Baahubali would take two-three years, but did not hesitate. Prabhas, who has done Rajamouli’s Chhatrapati, says it was nevertheless a simple decision to be part of the director’s epic. And Rana Daggubati says, “You can imagine...if actors give call-sheets for two-three years to a movie, how amazing it must be to work with Rajamouli.... And I’m not even the hero. When Rajamouli narrated my role, I knew I had to play Bhallaladeva, come what may.”
The director’s total commitment is well-known. In Magadheera, Rajamouli rode horses, sword in hand, enacting each scene for Ram Charan Teja. The film remains the actor’s biggest hit. Perhaps the best compliment comes from actor Nani, after Eega: “He enacts every scene. He’s an amazing actor.” A large portion of Baahubali was shot in Ramoji Film City. “He was living in RFC. I don’t think he even knew about the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh—he was that focused,” says Raghavendra Rao.
At just 41 years, Rajamouli is one of the few directors stars call up to ask if he has a role for them. Producers offered him Rs 10 crore in fees way back in 2010. In an industry where movies are completely star-oriented, Rajamouli has changed the formula by never sticking to a formula. When Eega was being made, his detractors would snigger, “How can a fly be a hero?” But when Eega broke records, the same producers watched with green-eyed envy. Rajamouli has consistently denied copying Eega from the Australian short film Cockroach, but even if he did, the emotions in the fly seemed so human viewers forgave him.
His new film is completely different. “Baahubali is like an Avengers or Game of Thrones, where the viewer would be more involved in the film rather than the stars,” promises Shobu. About a decade ago, Rajamouli told this correspondent, “I want to make a movie like Braveheart, which has everything—love, patriotism, emotions, action.” Indeed, he appears close to fulfilling this ambition with the multilingual Baahubali, which might just be India’s answer to Hollywood’s big-budget, big-emotion sagas.
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