Prabhas and Team Reflect on Baahubali's Impact and Challenges Behind Success
Actor Prabhas has reflected on the profound impact of Baahubali's success on his career and Telugu cinema, crediting it for enabling larger budgets and pan-India recognition. In the documentary Baahubali: The Torchbearer, he revealed struggling with sleeplessness and pressure for two to three years while deciding his next projects. Director S.S. Rajamouli and producers described the film's unprecedented budget and financial risks, highlighting its transformative but challenging production and release.