Rajamouli changed the fortunes of South, did this game changing work for the first time in ‘Baahubali’!

New Delhi. In Indian cinema, the name of SS Rajamouli is still synonymous with respect and inspiration. He not only directed films, but also changed the trajectory of the entire industry. His 2015 film ‘Baahubali’ (His 2015 film, Baahubali) not only became a blockbuster hit, but also opened many new paths that changed the fate of Indian cinema.

Rajamouli had invested around Rs 180 crore in his project. After making such a big budget film, he had to earn this money back. But he had to face a big challenge. His goal was that the film should not be limited to just the southern states, but should be seen all over the country. And this was something that no one had ever been able to do before.

Big problem of South films

In the past, Hindi versions of South films were not very effective in North India. The dubbing seemed very cheap, the dialogues were not as emotional and the voice over made everything dull. This was the reason why many big South films flopped in North India.

Rajamouli made a smart solution

Rajamouli found a solution to this problem. He invested heavily in making the Hindi version along with the producers. Star writer Manoj Muntashir was hired to write Hindi dialogues for this film. Apart from this, voices of professional and star actors were taken for Hindi dubbing.

The result was that ‘Bahubali’ became a blockbuster hit in Hindi also. The North’s audience completely felt the South’s story, action and emotions.

New boon for South Cinema

This work opened a new path for South filmmakers. Now they could release big budget films across the country. The cross-region market exposure of the film proved that South films have the power to appeal to audiences across the country. After this, many films like ‘Rudravanshi’, ‘KGF’, ‘RRR’ came which connected North and South and set a new trend in the industry.

This step of Rajamouli proves that not only the story, but also the presentation and dubbing play an important role in the success of the film. His thinking is still a source of inspiration for new filmmakers.