Actress Wamiqa Gabbi to play Sivagami role in Netflix’s ‘Baahubali: Before the Beginning’ web series?

Fanatics of “Baahubali” can return to the world of Mahishmati in another Netflix series that will explore the journey of Sivagami in a prequel to the SS Rajamouli’s two-part blockbuster.

The series, which was declared by Netflix in 2018, has effectively been provided a two-season request.

“Baahubali: Before the Beginning”, will be a prequel to “Baahubali: the Beginning” and “Baahubali: the Conclusion”, and is based on Anand Neelakantan’s book, “The Rise of Sivagami”.

As per a confirmed Twitter account LetsOTT Global, actress Wamiqa Gabbi has been roped in to paper the role of Sivagami.

The role was initially attempted by Ramya Krishnan in the two movies.

Wamiqa made her Bollywood debut with Imtiaz Ali’s “Jab We Met” with a small role. Her most recent excursion was the web series “Grahan”.

She has additionally worked in a few Punjabi and south movies.

Season one of the series will have nine episodes and captures Sivagami’s journey from an insubordinate and vengeful girl to an insightful and unequalled queen.

Netflix has collaborated with the team behind “Baahubali”, including Arka Media Works and Rajamouli. Deva Katta and Praveen Sataru will co-direct the series.

Rajamouli is looking forward to the prequel.

“I am very excited that this is being adapted as a Netflix Original Series. With Netflix as our partner, we have the opportunity to create a rich and riveting series and take this quintessential Indian epic to the world, which is very gratifying to me as a storyteller,” he said in a statement.

As indicated by a synopsis given by the streaming giant, “Power, politics and intrigue find themselves juxtaposed against the rise of Mahishmati – from being a city-state to an empire.”

Rajamouli said the world of “Baahubali” is extensive and immersive with strong characters and larger than life kingdoms and keeping in mind that they investigated a part of it in the two films, there are other more dramatic stories to investigate.

Erik Barmack, VP, International Originals, Netflix, said, “Baahubali is a world-class franchise that epitomizes the power of compelling stories that resonate globally. We are excited to work with some of the world’s most talented writers and producers on one of India’s most beloved stories. The series is a tremendous opportunity for us to give audiences more of the universe that they have come to love, and welcome millions more into the global Baahubali fandom.”

Prasad Devineni, Producer, Arka Media Works, said that they have been working for longer than a year to create the prequel as a Netflix unique series.

“We are happy to be partnering with Netflix to produce this amazing story. This partnership gives us the reach and the creative freedom to bring to life the full potential of the series in all its grandeur and exceed the high expectations set by both our films,” he added.