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Rajamouli Unveils “Baahubali” Animated Film, Nears “Varanasi” Battle Completion

6/30/2026

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S.S. Rajamouli unveiled the animated film “Baahubali: The Eternal War” at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival.
He said the story follows Baahubali through 14 afterlife realms, an idea from Ishan Shukla, and is produced by eight studios such as Japan’s Studio Khara.
Rajamouli confirmed his epic “Varanasi” will feature a 30-minute Rama-Kumbhakarna battle.
He noted “Varanasi” is nearly finished after major action scenes were shot, with only smaller scenes remaining.

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S.S. Rajamouli unveiled the animated film “Baahubali: The Eternal War” at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival.
He said the story follows Baahubali through 14 afterlife realms, an idea from Ishan Shukla, and is produced by eight studios such as Japan’s Studio Khara.
Rajamouli confirmed his epic “Varanasi” will feature a 30-minute Rama-Kumbhakarna battle.
He noted “Varanasi” is nearly finished after major action scenes were shot, with only smaller scenes remaining.