Baahubali director is now India's biggest superstar: Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar, while speaking about the success of 'Baahubali 2', said that the film's director SS Rajamouli has become India's biggest superstar. He added, "I feel short of words when I speak about 'Baahubali'. It has become a milestone film." Notably, Johar is the distributor of the Hindi versions of 'Baahubali' film franchise.
On its fifth week, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is running to packed houses and has grossed Rs 1600 crore worldwide. Ever since its release. the Prabhas-starrer has been smashing records with its box-office collection.Speaking about the blockbuster success of Baahubali 2, Karan said, "I feel short of words when I speak about Baahubali. It has become a milestone film. SS Rajamouli has become the country's biggest superstar."Karan Johar distributed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and its predecessor in Hindi."I think the filmmaker's victory is beyond everybody else. I am honoured that me and my production house got associated with Baahubali and I am proud and privileged to be a part of its journey," Karan added.Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles. Baahubali: The Beginning ended with Katappa revealing himself as the killer of Amarendra Baahubali. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion takes the story forward from the first part ended. Meanwhile, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is expected to release in China soon.( With inputs from IANS )