‘Baahubali 3’ Ruled Out, But Producer Shobu Yarlagadda Teases a Major Surprise Ahead of ‘The Epic’ Release

The magnificent world of Mahishmati is set to return to the big screen, but fans holding their breath for a third installment of the Baahubali saga may need to temper their expectations. Producer Shobu Yarlagadda has officially confirmed that there are no immediate plans for Baahubali 3. However, he has dropped an exciting hint that an entirely different kind of “surprise” awaits audiences at the release of the upcoming theatrical event, Baahubali: The Epic.

The highly anticipated Baahubali: The Epic is a special, re-edited combined version of the two blockbuster films, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. This cinematic re-imagining, which brings the entire saga into a single, comprehensive theatrical experience, is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 31st, coinciding with the franchise’s 10th-anniversary celebration.

No Baahubali 3 Yet, But the Universe is Expanding

In a recent interview, producer Shobu Yarlagadda, who spearheaded the monumental project alongside director S. S. Rajamouli, addressed the persistent speculation regarding a third film. “No, Baahubali 3, for sure, no,” Yarlagadda clarified, putting a definite stop to the sequel rumours. He explained that a third part would require a significant amount of work, suggesting that it’s not a project currently on the front burner.

However, the producer quickly pivoted to a much more tantalising prospect, teasing the dedicated global fanbase. “We might have some other surprises, but not Baahubali 3,” he hinted, sparking fresh curiosity about what the Baahubali team has in store. While remaining cryptic about the nature of this surprise, his words have led to widespread fan speculation, with possibilities ranging from an announcement about an entirely new project within the Baahubali universe to exclusive, never-before-seen content.

Baahubali: The Epic – A Unified Cinematic Experience

Yarlagadda positioned this re-release not merely as a celebration, but as the beginning of a larger strategy. “This re-release is not a one-off thing but a next step. You can call it Phase 2 of Baahubali,” he stated, reinforcing the creative team’s belief that the world of Mahishmati is still ripe with narrative potential for various projects and formats.

The producer also shared fascinating details about the structure of Baahubali: The Epic. The new combined film is a meticulously edited version designed to run for a much tighter approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes, making it a more compact theatrical offering than simply stitching the two long parts together. The first half will cover The Beginning, with the highly emotional and iconic moment—the answer to “Why Kattappa killed Baahubali?”—serving as the interval point before seamlessly flowing into The Conclusion.

By trimming select scenes, songs, and transitions, the team, under the keen supervision of S. S. Rajamouli, has aimed to create a fresher, more immersive experience. The film will be released in premium large formats, including IMAX, Dolby Vision, and others, ensuring fans can relive the grandeur of the epic on the biggest possible scale.

With the Baahubali franchise having broken unprecedented box office records and reshaping the landscape of Indian cinema, the producer’s assurance of a future for the universe—even without a direct third installment—is a significant development. While the mystery of the “other surprise” remains, one thing is certain: fans of the Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Ramya Krishnan-starrer epic have a lot more to look forward to as they prepare to Relive The Epic this October.