Apr 24, 2024, 09:37 AM IST

5 Indian actors who rejected SS Rajamouli's Baahubali

Riya Sharma

SS Rajamouli and Prabhas' Baahubali is an all-time blockbuster that broke several records at box office. Here's a look at actors who rejected the film

Hrithik Roshan was reportedly offered the titular role, however, he turned it down and went along with Mohenjo Daro. 

John Abraham was reportedly Rajamouli's first choice to play Bhallaldev, however, the filmmaker didn't recieve any reply from the actor

SS Rajamouli then cast Rana Daggubati as the main antagonist in the film

Sonam Kapoor revealed in an interview that she was offered a role in Baahubali but she rejected it.

Sridevi was first approached for the role of Sivagami, however, the director reportedly couldn't meet her demands of hefty pay and thus she rejected it

Sivagami was then played by Ramya Krishnan in Baahubali

Mohanlal was reportedly approached for role of Kattapa, however, he declined it due to prior work comittments

The role was later played by Sathyaraj