Baahubali's director SS Rajamouli CONFIRMS that the film is on track

By IANS
| Updated: February 8, 2016 11:40 AM IST

The filmmaker refuted reports that the second installment of the film was getting delayed

Filmmaker S.S Rajamouli has clarified that the shoot of the second part of ‘Baahubali’ franchise is going on as planned. Contrary to rumours, there's no delay in the film's shoot and it has been going on at breakneck speed. Also Read - Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Jr NTR stands in queue, SS Rajamouli returns from Dubai, Allu Arjun steps out to vote in Hyderabad [View Pics]

"We are on track. In fact, we recently completed the second schedule of the film faster than we anticipated. Everything is going on as planned," Rajamouli told IANS. Also Read - Baahubali Crown of Blood: SS Rajamouli reveals details that will make your wait for the animated series very difficult

The last schedule of the film was wrapped up in Kerala last month. Asked about the film's release plans, he said: "It's too early to say certainly when we plan on releasing the film. But we hope to release it by this year-end or early next year". Also Read - Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion gets a big relief from Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's Kalki 2898 AD; Here's how

The second part will also be distributed by filmmaker Karan Johar in Hindi.

Commenting on reports about teaming up with Johar, the "Eega" director said, "I'd love to work with him. I mean, who wouldn't? However, right now, all my focus is on completing second part 'Baahubali’.”

The first part of the film that released in 2015 broke box-office records in South India. Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tammanaah Bhatia in lead roles, it wowed audiences in the Hindi belt as well. Produced by Shobhu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devinini, the Baahubali franchise set new standards when it came to production design, graphics, stunts and overall quality. Fans are keenly awaiting the second part.

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ByIANS
Updated: February 8, 2016 11:40 AM IST