Sonam Kapoor to Mohanlal: 5 actors who rejected SS Rajmouli's Baahubali
You will be shocked to know that Prabhas and Rana Daggubati were not the first choice for SS Rajmouli's Baahubali. Here are a few actors who rejected the film.
Baahubali starring Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, and Rana Daggubati, remains to be one of the biggest and prominent films ever made in the history of Indian cinema. But do you Prabhas and Rana were not the first choices for the film. Here are 5 actors who rejected the film.
Sonam Kapoor
During a chat with Neha Dhupia, Sonam Kapoor revealed that she was offered a role in Baahubali. However, she did not share for what role.
Mohanlal as Kattappa
Rumours say that Mohanlal was initially offered the role of Kattappa by Rajmouli. But it later went to Satyaraj.
Hrithik Roshan as Baahubali
As per a few reports, Hrithik Roshan was offered the role of Baahubali, but he did not want to a period drama film post, Jodha Akbar.
John Abraham as Bhalla
Reports say that filmmaker SS Rajmouli wanted to make Baahubali a Hindi film with Bollywood stars. He reportedly was offered a role in the magnum opus. He was allegedly offered the role of Bhallaldev, but he rejected the offer.
Sridevi as Shivgami
The role was initially offered to late superstar Sridevi. She even rubbished the rumours of asking for Rs 10 crore for the film.