Prashanth Neel Commends SS Rajamouli for Paving the ‘Pan-India’ Path in Baahubali

Prashanth Neel’s Tribute to SS Rajamouli

Filmmaker Prashanth Neel recently expressed his admiration for the brilliance of “Baahubali The Epic” and credited SS Rajamouli with paving the way for pan-Indian cinema. Neel’s comments followed the re-release of the two blockbuster films, “Baahubali: The Beginning” and “Baahubali: The Conclusion,” which have been combined into a single viewing experience.

Heartfelt Reflections on Instagram

In a heartfelt message shared via his wife, Likitha Reddy Neel’s Instagram account, Prashanth Neel highlighted Rajamouli’s role in inspiring a new generation and transforming cinema in India. His post read, “A road needed fixing. So they called a contractor to fix it. The contractor just didn’t fix the road; he transformed it into a 16-lane super express highway. That road is called Pan India, and the contractor is S.S. Rajamouli.” He expressed gratitude to the Baahubali team for their grand vision.

The Re-release of Baahubali The Epic

Directed by SS Rajamouli and produced by Arka Media Works, the newly remastered version of Baahubali runs for 3 hours and 45 minutes. This epic tale, featuring stars like Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah Bhatia, has garnered favorable reviews from viewers.

Not only is it making a return to Indian theatres, but it’s also set to release globally in over 1,150 cinemas. In the U.S. alone, it will be screened in more than 400 theaters, alongside notable showings in the UK, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Future Projects of SS Rajamouli and Prashanth Neel

Currently, SS Rajamouli is engrossed in shooting for his upcoming film SSMB 29, featuring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. This action-adventure film commenced production in April and is set to hit screens next year.

On the other hand, Prashanth Neel is working on a project with Jr NTR, tentatively titled NTRNeel, set for release on June 25, 2026. He also has KGF Chapter 3 and Salaar Part 2 in development.