Rana Daggubati Reacts to Baahubali: The Epic Runtime Buzz, Here’s What He Said

The buzz around Baahubali: The Epic grows louder every day, and now, Rana Daggubati has finally addressed the film’s rumored 5-hour-and-27-minute runtime. The makers plan to re-release S.S. Rajamouli’s two-part blockbuster (The Beginning and The Conclusion) globally on October 31, 2025, in five languages, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and soon, Japanese.

Rana Daggubati Responds to Runtime Speculation

The runtime rumor gained attention after BookMyShow listed the film’s duration as over five hours. That instantly sparked wild discussions online. Fans started wondering if they would truly experience a 5.5-hour theatrical journey.

At the Hyderabad premiere of his upcoming film Kotthapallilo Okappudu, journalists asked Rana Daggubati about the lengthy runtime. He responded honestly, “Only Rajamouli knows it. He will not share anything until it is locked.”

With that statement, Rana made it clear that he shares fans’ curiosity. He also reminded everyone of how Rajamouli keeps things under wraps until he finalizes every detail. Rana’s comment only fueled the mystery even more.

Shobu Yarlagadda Compares Runtime to IPL Match

Earlier, producer Shobu Yarlagadda responded to the buzz with humor. He compared the film’s long duration to a thrilling IPL match. While fans appreciated the comparison, they continued to wait for an official confirmation. The makers have yet to reveal the final cut.

What to Expect from Baahubali: The Epic

This re-release offers more than a simple theatrical return. The team presents it as a cinematic celebration by merging both Baahubali films into one grand edition. According to reports, the special cut might include deleted scenes and remastered visuals. Fans can now look forward to experiencing the saga in a fresh new way.

To boost fan engagement, the makers recently launched a Reddit community (r/worldofbaahubali). This platform allows fans to share art, discuss theories, and follow official updates.

Baahubali Still Makes History

Ten years after Baahubali: The Beginning hit theatres, the franchise continues to set new benchmarks. With this global re-release, the makers aim to break more records. Industry tracker Milagro Movies predicts that Baahubali: The Epic might earn over Rs 50 crore on Day 1, which could make it the highest-earning re-release in Indian cinema history.

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