Tamannaah Bhatia on 10 yrs of ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’: It was a magical movie that happened to us-OxBig News Network

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia.
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Actor Tamannaah Bhatia says no one could have predicted that Baahubali: The Beginning, which turns 10 this year, would go on to become an “unforgettable” chapter in the history of India cinema.

Directed by SS Rajamouli, the first part in the pan-India superhit Baahubali franchise was released in theatres on July 10, 2015, with Prabhas in the lead. It was the first Telugu film to get a worldwide release in Hindi. Bhatia, who played the role of the skilled warrior Avantika in the two-part fictional period saga, said the film was more than a career turnaround for her.

“Baahubali was a magical movie that happened to us. I don’t think any of us could have imagined or predicted what that film would do. But what it did for us, not just me as an actor, but also the country and the film industry, that’s something unforgettable and historic,” the actor told PTI.

This year is also special for Bhatia as she completes 20 years in the film industry. She made her acting debut with the 2005 Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. The 35-year-old actor, also known for her work across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi film industries, such as Happy Days, Kalloori, Devi, Aranmanai 4, and the upcoming Odela 2, said she’s just getting started.

“It actually takes 20 years for creative people to figure themselves out. In my case, it’s true because I started very young. I truly feel I’ve just started out and I’m going to make each day count and hopefully give audiences something special to watch every time,” she added.