Baahubali’s legacy continues to inspire an audience worldwide and now fans can witness the production of the spiritual successor, the Baahubali torchbearer, streaming exclusively on Netflix. This behind-the-scenes look into how one of India’s most ambitious cinematic universes is being built into a new kind of storytelling.
The original Baahubali movies, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, changed the way Indian cinema is done and produced - with their grandeur and emotional depth, and their scale and grandeur. The new project is the “torchbearer” of the franchise that is bringing back the old narrative and characters and visual impact all through, and introducing new stories and characters to every aspect of the film. With Netflix’s involvement, millions of people will watch it evolve from generation to generation.
The documentary-style feature shows how the project is made from script development to concept art to set design and cutting-edge visual effects. The team will also be able to draw on mythology and modern Hollywood movie-making tools for a perfect balance of tradition and innovation (e.g. in the production of Baahubali).
This torchbearer project is a continuation, but also a development of the Baahubali universe. It offers new places, untold stories, and philosophical themes to make the story relevant to today’s world. Netflix is behind the work so this series will be able to reach international markets and will help India to stand out in the world of entertainment.
Why It Matters
The making of this magnus opus is more than a behind-the-scenes look—it’s a testament to India’s increasing influence in world cinema. And it shows how visionary storytelling with state-of-the-art technology can create cultural phenomena that transcend borders. For fans, it is an opportunity to connect with the creative heartbeat of a franchise that has already become legendary.
The Baahubali torchbearer is now available on Netflix, and audiences can see history in the making. It’s not just about re-watching a proud history, but the birth of the next generation of Indian cinema. And as the torch is passed to the next generation of storytellers, the journey of Baahubali remains a story that will help us see what a magnus opus is.
