S. S. Rajamouli isn’t done with Baahubali just yet. Word is, he’s taking his blockbuster saga, Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) into uncharted territory: animation. Insiders say an animated Baahubali 3 is already in the works, with producers eager to launch it soon.

You probably remember the jaw-dropping scale of the original live-action films. But getting the main cast, Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Rana Daggubati back together for a traditional sequel? That’s a scheduling nightmare. So, the creative team is turning to animation to keep the story alive.

It’s not their first rodeo in the animated world. Earlier this year, Rajamouli and his team dropped Baahubali: Crown of Blood, dipping their feet into animation and hinting at bigger plans. Rajamouli’s talked openly about his excitement for animation, pointing out that while movies rule in India, there’s a whole crowd obsessed with anime.

Here’s what’s cooking, according to someone close to the project:

- The team loves the creative freedom animation offers. No limits from safety rules or what’s physically possible on set as anything goes.
- They’re eyeing top-tier, AI-powered animation tools to give Baahubali 3 the kind of Hollywood-level spectacle fans expect, filled with lifelike characters and massive battle scenes.
- The target release year is 2026 if things like storyboarding, animation, and voice work stay on track.
- Fan favorites are back: Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani returns for the music, and veteran screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad is on board for the dialogues. So, expect the same grandeur and tone.

Behind the scenes, Baahubali is at a crossroads. Rajamouli’s always insisted the films only scratched the surface of Mahishmati’s epic story. Now, with casting headaches and a global hunger for bigger, more immersive worlds, animation feels like the way to keep the saga moving and reach even more fans. For Baahubali diehards, this news is a mix of excitement and nerves. Sure, it’s a fresh chance to dive back into Mahishmati, but can animation deliver the same punch as the originals? If it comes together, Baahubali 3 could be a watershed moment for Indian animation.

We’re watching this one closely, casting, production updates, the tech wizards behind the animation and we’ll keep you posted as soon as there’s more to share.