Indian Actors who Rejected SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali

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Directed by the brilliant SS Rajamouli, this epic saga Baahubali took the world by storm with its grandeur, captivating storyline, and groundbreaking visual effects. But did you know that before the final cast was locked, several Indian actors had the chance to be a part of this legendary project, only to turn it down?

Let’s take a look at 5 Indian actors who rejected SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali.

Hrithik Roshan was offered the role of Baahubali

When it comes to Greek God looks and exceptional acting skills, Hrithik Roshan is a name that immediately comes to mind. It’s no wonder that he was one of the first actors approached for the role of Baahubali. However, due to prior commitments and scheduling conflicts, Hrithik had to let go of this golden opportunity. While we can only imagine how he would have brought the character to life, we can’t deny that Prabhas did complete justice to the role.

Mohanlal was offered the role of Kattapa

Mohanlal, the legendary actor from the Malayalam film industry, was also considered for the role of Kattapa in Baahubali. With his immense talent and screen presence, Mohanlal would have undoubtedly added another layer of brilliance to the film. Unfortunately, due to creative differences and certain constraints, the collaboration didn’t materialize.

Sridevi charged a huge sum of money for the role of Sivagami Devi

Madhuri Dixit was initially approached for the role in the Hindi version, but due to scheduling conflicts, she had to decline. Sridevi demanded a substantial fee, leading Rajamouli to seek alternatives. It was ultimately another director who suggested Ramya Krishna for the part.

John Abraham for the role of Bhallaladeva

John Abraham, the handsome hunk, was asked to play Bhallaladeva in the movie. But later, it was said that SS Rajamouli decided not to pick actors from Bollywood.