Rajamouli Promotes Indian Animation at Annecy Film Festival
WHO:
Variety - SS Rajamouli is the director and producer of the animated feature "Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1."
Deadline - SS Rajamouli is also known for directing the blockbuster film "RRR."
WHAT:
Deadline - Rajamouli's animated movie "Baahubali: The Eternal War" is part of a European tour that includes the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Variety - The Annecy Animation Festival features a vibrant mix of world premieres and unique screenings aimed at animation fans and industry executives.
Variety - "Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1" is an animated feature that is a co-production involving Arka Mediaworks from India, Alcyde from France, and Zaratan and Aniventure from the U.K.
Deadline - Rajamouli will present a work-in-progress version of "Baahubali: The Eternal War" at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
WHERE:
Deadline - The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is located in France.
WHEN:
Deadline - The work-in-progress presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival is scheduled for Thursday.
WHY:
Variety - The "Baahubali" universe aims to transform mainstream Indian cinema and attract Indian audiences to animation.
HOW:
Deadline - Rajamouli's trip to the festival comes as he takes a break from shooting his live-action film "Varanesi," which will complete physical production.
Deadline - Rajamouli is taking a break from shooting his live-action film "Varanesi" to attend the festival.
(UPDATED June 25, 2026 11:52 UTC)
Rajamouli's animated movie "Baahubali: The Eternal War" is set to be featured in a European tour that includes the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival. This festival showcases a vibrant mix of world premieres and unique screenings, catering to both animation fans and industry executives. Rajamouli is attending the festival while taking a break from shooting his live-action film "Varanesi," which is nearing the completion of its physical production.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 10:03 UTC)
SS Rajamouli, known for directing the blockbuster film "RRR," is both the director and producer of the animated feature "Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1," which is a co-production involving Arka Mediaworks from India, Alcyde from France, and Zaratan and Aniventure from the U.K. He will present a work-in-progress version of this film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, scheduled for Thursday. Rajamouli is taking a break from shooting his live-action film "Varanesi" to attend the festival, as the "Baahubali" universe aims to transform mainstream Indian cinema and attract Indian audiences to animation.