Filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Tuesday said he has been toying with the idea of making an animation film for some time now.
The director said he hopes to venture into “newer” territories in his future projects, much like his latest animation series Baahubali: Crown of Blood, which is set in the universe of his popular Baahubali feature films.
Rajamouli, also known for action movies such as Eega, Magadheera and the much celebrated RRR, serves as creator on the upcoming Disney+ Hotstar series along with Sharad Devarajan of The Legend of Hanuman fame.
“It’s been on my mind,” Rajamouli said, referring to directing an animated film.
The series serves as a prequel to Rajamouli’s blockbuster Baahubali movies — 2015’s Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017).
A self-proclaimed fan of The Lion King and Aladdin, Rajamouli said there’s an audience for animation films in India.
According to Rajamouli, the animation content in India is restricted to children, unlike the US and Japanese anime films.
“It is surprising that the animation world in India doesn’t go beyond children cartoons. We had the right kind of people and we felt like taking it forward. We had long story discussions with Sharad,” he added.
Rajamouli said it was “difficult” for him to let someone else take forward his widely successful film franchise through the animation series, but he is happy with the result.
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