Rajamouli, affectionately known as Jakkanna in Tollywood, elevated telugu cinema to international acclaim with the monumental success of Baahubali. The film, a cinematic spectacle, introduced unforgettable characters, and among them, Kattappa stands out as the most iconic. The mere mention of Kattappa, portrayed by tamil actor Sathyaraj, by the prime minister underscores the character's colossal success.
Sathyaraj's portrayal of Kattappa, with impeccable costume design and distinctive body language, earned widespread acclaim. Interestingly, during the film's pre-production phase, sanjay dutt was initially considered for the role of Kattappa. However, in a recent interview, Jakkanna's father and renowned author vijayendra prasad revealed that sathyaraj emerged as the preferred choice due to Sanjay Dutt's unavailability at the time, as he was serving a jail term.
Moreover, another intriguing revelation from the interview was that for the role of Rajamata Sivagami, sridevi was the initial choice before ramya Krishna. sridevi declined the offer, leading to ramya krishna stepping into the iconic role. The casting decisions played a pivotal role in the success of Baahubali, marking the resurgence of Sathyaraj's career and catapulting ramya krishna into newfound stardom. The film's unparalleled success has left an indelible mark on Tollywood, shaping the second innings of these esteemed actors.
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