Suriya Rejected Baahubali: SS Rajamouli is a famous director in Telugu cinema, known for making blockbuster movies. Being part of his films is a major milestone for any actor. Rajamouli’s latest movie, RRR, was a huge success and featured actors from various film industries.
Despite the prestige of working with Rajamouli, some actors have turned down his offers. One notable example is Tamil star Suriya, who rejected a role in Rajamouli’s epic film, Baahubali.
In several interviews, Suriya has mentioned that he missed the chance to work with Rajamouli. Rajamouli had approached Suriya for an important role in Baahubali, but Suriya decided not to accept it. He has expressed regret over this decision and stated that he would not miss another opportunity to work with the acclaimed director.
More About Baahubali
Baahubali is one of India’s most successful film franchises, released in two parts: Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion. The series featured a star-studded cast, including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Ramya Krishnan, and Sathyaraj. Both films were major hits, earning critical acclaim and performing exceptionally well at the box office.
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Suriya’s Work Front
Suriya was last seen in a cameo role in the Akshay Kumar starrer Sarfira. He is currently working on his next movie, tentatively titled Suriya 44, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film features Pooja Hegde in the lead role, with actors Jayaram, Joju George, and Karunakaran playing key roles.
For this movie, an extensive set was constructed in Port Blair, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands, for an action-packed shoot. The filmmakers have shared Suriya’s new look for the movie, where he sports a Fu Manchu mustache and a mullet hairstyle.
SS Rajamouli’s Work Front
After the success of RRR, which starred Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, Rajamouli is now preparing for his next project with Mahesh Babu. RRR featured a stellar cast, including Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, and Olivia Morris. The film’s music, composed by M.M. Keeravani, received international recognition, winning an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
Rajamouli’s upcoming film, tentatively titled SSMB29, marks his first collaboration with Mahesh Babu. There are rumors that the film might also feature a Hollywood star alongside Mahesh Babu, although this has not been officially confirmed yet.
