Baahubali, the blockbuster franchise of SS Rajamouli, featured an array of stellar performers whose characters remain etched in our hearts.
Actor Sathyaraj, who played the famous Kattappa in the films, has been honoured by a popular wax museum in London – the museum will feature a statue of Sathyaraj in his Kattappa avatar. Notably, Sathyaraj is the first Tamil actor to get this prestige.
While fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Baahubali 2, the epic second part is all set to hit screens across the world in about a week. However, the film may not release in Karnataka amidst the nonsensical protests from some pro-Kannada groups. An erstwhile statement against sentiments of Kannada people by senior Tamil actor Sathyaraj who played the role of Kattappa in Baahubali is being shown as the sole reason for these protests. So, what exactly did Sathyaraj say about a decade ago that has come back to haunt Baahubali now?
Back in 2008, Tamil Nadu govt. initiated the Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project despite the Karnataka government was vehemently opposing it. At that time, then members of the Nadigar Sangam openly rebuked the Karnataka government and the key protesters against the TN project. In his speech then, Sathyaraj allegedly called Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj , “a comedian”.
Now, Kannadiga groups headed by Nagaraj found the release time of Baahubali 2 as a perfect opportunity to force the actor seek an apology. No distributor has acquired the theatrical rights of Baahubali 2 in Karnataka because of the fear of backlash from the pro-Kannadiga groups. Unless Sathyaraj seeks an apology, the smooth release of Baahublai 2 doesn’t look a possibility as of now.
Meanwhile, Rajamouli took to social media to make an appeal to the Kannadigas. He requested them that their protest isn’t affecting Sathyaraj but their film which has been made with lot of passion, hard work and money.
Just like any other fan of Baahubali, actress Sunny Leone also seems to be waiting with bated breath for the release of part 2.
During a recent media interaction, Sunny said that she really liked Baahubali first part but that she was equally Disappointed at the end as she couldn’t get the answer to the most talked about question, ‘why Kattappa killed Baahubali?’. Sunny added that she is eagerly waiting for the release of Baahubali 2.
On work front, after the super success of her special song titled ‘laila main laila’ in SRK’s Raees, Sunny is waiting for more such big opportunities. She expressed that she has no qualms working in regional films.
Sunny has recently shot for a special song in Rajasekhar’s new film PSV Garuda Vega.
