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 poised to make its mark as one of India’s priciest TV series. Netflix also committed a hefty Rs 150 crore to the project, underscoring its ambitious scope under Rajamouli’s directorial. However, the initial budget was exhausted in just six months, with little to show for it.

The series was eventually shelved, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with the visual quality, though no official reasons have been disclosed for halting the series. SS Rajamouli’s most expensive series was about..

. ‘Baahubali: Before the Beginning’ was set to explore the backstory of the iconic character Shivagami Devi, delving into her journey from childhood to becoming the queen of Mahishmati. This prequel series aimed to focus exclusively on Shivagami’s rise, power struggles, and political intrigues.

Inspired by Anand Neelkantan’s novels—The Rise of Shivagami, Chaturanga, and Queen of Mahishmati—the series was designed to unfold events approximately 50 years before ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ and about 75 years before ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’. These actresses were roped in Rajamouli’s series, they were..

. Mrunal Thakur was originally cast as the young Shivagami, and she even filmed several scenes for the role. However, the project hit a snag when Netflix deemed the initial footage unsatisfactory, leading to a halt in production and a complete overhaul of the project.

As a result, the budget surged, and Wamiqa Gabbi was brought on board to replace Mrunal. Unfortunately, her tenure also faced complications causing further delays and eventually shelving the series altogether. Frequent changes in directors only added to the turbulence.

Despite these setbacks, if the series were to be revived with a fresh approach, its compelling storyline could still capture the audience’s hearts. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on .

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