Director Ishan Shukla expressed that Prabhas is very happy with the animated project *Baahubali: The Eternal War*, a two-part mini epic set in the *Baahubali* universe exploring themes like the afterlife. The film is directed by Shukla with the involvement of producer SS Rajamouli and Shobu Yarlagadda, who insisted on cultural authenticity by consulting a spiritual teacher from Varanasi. The story is too expansive to fit in one film, leading to splitting it into two parts, an idea attributed to Rajamouli[1][3][4]. Shukla highlighted the pressure of fan expectations with Prabhas and Ramya Krishnan voicing primary characters but said that while the responsibility is taken seriously, the team is also focused on making the film exciting and enjoyable. Early reactions to the teaser, showing Prabhas's character facing divine figures in the afterlife, have been positive despite some controversy. The project aims to build an original Indian animation style and tell mythologically sensitive stories with care[2][4]. The film's release is anticipated in 2027, with Shukla optimistic about creating something challenging yet satisfying. Prabhas's involvement has been a highlight, and the team is focused on meeting fan expectations while pushing creative boundaries in Indian animation[1][2][4].
Citations
1.https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2025/Nov/18/teluguinterviews2025nov17director-ishan-shukla-baahubali-the-eternal-war-is-a-mini-epic
2.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/baahubalithe-eternal-war-to-explore-the-idea-of-afterlife-23602200
3.https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9O-Q4iXvb/
4.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/interviews/2025/Nov/17/director-ishan-shukla-baahubali-the-eternal-war-is-a-mini-epic
5.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baahubali:_The_Eternal_War_%E2%80%93_Part_1
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/it-was-rajamouli-sirs-idea-to-divide-bahubali-the-eternal-war-in-2-parts-ishan-shukla/articleshow/125270522.cms
7.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38807583/
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IJ4nsyaabs
9.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RUPOxXbntLU
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Citations
1.https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2025/Nov/18/teluguinterviews2025nov17director-ishan-shukla-baahubali-the-eternal-war-is-a-mini-epic
2.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/baahubalithe-eternal-war-to-explore-the-idea-of-afterlife-23602200
3.https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9O-Q4iXvb/
4.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/interviews/2025/Nov/17/director-ishan-shukla-baahubali-the-eternal-war-is-a-mini-epic
5.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baahubali:_The_Eternal_War_%E2%80%93_Part_1
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/it-was-rajamouli-sirs-idea-to-divide-bahubali-the-eternal-war-in-2-parts-ishan-shukla/articleshow/125270522.cms
7.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38807583/
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IJ4nsyaabs
9.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RUPOxXbntLU
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