Indian cinema’s animation revolution continues to gain momentum. After the astonishing success of Mahavatar Narsimha, which grossed over ₹300 crore globally earlier this year, acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli has officially announced his next venture — an animated epic titled Baahubali: The Eternal War.
Produced by Kaleem Productions in collaboration with Hombale Films, Mahavatar Narsimha showcased the box-office potential of Indian animation, proving that high-quality, mythology-based storytelling could draw massive audiences. The film’s triumph appears to have opened the floodgates for a new wave of large-scale animated features in the Indian film industry.
Rajamouli expands the Baahubali universe
Rajamouli, whose Baahubali duology redefined Indian cinema’s visual grandeur, has now chosen to expand the beloved saga into the realm of animation. The announcement came alongside the release of Baahubali: The Epic — a condensed one-cut version of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion.
At the end of the theatrical re-release, audiences were treated to the first teaser of Baahubali: The Eternal War, which has since gone viral online. The animated film, directed by Ishan Shukla, will be presented as a two-part cinematic series, with the first part set for a 2027 worldwide release.
The plot: Baahubali’s journey beyond life and death
The Eternal War explores what happens after Amarendra Baahubali’s tragic death. The story follows the prince — voiced by Prabhas — as he awakens in the afterlife, caught in a cosmic battle between devas and asuras.
Traversing the 14 realms of existence, Baahubali must navigate divine landscapes, face celestial beings, and form unlikely alliances to restore balance to the universe. The film promises to blend Indian mythology, fantasy, and spiritual symbolism into a breathtaking visual experience.
Stellar creative team and global ambitions
The animated duology is written by Ishan Shukla and Sowmya Sharma, with production led by SS Rajamouli, Shobu Yarlagadda, and Prasad Devineni under the banner of Arka Media Works.
Music will be composed by Oscar-winning musician MM Keeravaani, ensuring the film retains the emotional and sonic grandeur synonymous with the Baahubali brand.
Animation for The Eternal War is being handled by international studios, with cutting-edge VFX and motion capture expected to rival global standards.
Indian animation eyes a new golden age
With the success of Mahavatar Narsimha and the upcoming Baahubali: The Eternal War, industry experts believe India is on the cusp of an animation boom. These projects demonstrate that animated storytelling rooted in Indian mythology can be both commercially viable and culturally powerful.
“This is the beginning of a new chapter in Indian animation,” said a film trade analyst. “With filmmakers like Rajamouli leading the way, India can soon compete with Hollywood and Japan in the animation space.”
As anticipation builds for its 2027 release, Baahubali: The Eternal War is poised to redefine how Indian animation is perceived globally — marking yet another milestone in Rajamouli’s legendary cinematic journey.