VV Prasad on Bajrangi sequel and Aamir’s Mahabharata plans

V Vijayendra Prasad

, the man behind the iconic Baahubali saga, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and RRR, recently shared an update on the much-anticipated

Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel

. He revealed that he met Salman Khan last Eid, where he pitched an idea for the film. "I met Salman last Eid. I narrated a line to him, he liked it. But let’s see what happens," Prasad told PTI, hinting at a potential collaboration but leaving fans eagerly waiting for more details.
Aamir Khan’s Mahabharata dream
Prasad also touched upon his discussions with Aamir Khan regarding a Mahabharata film. He shared that Aamir had approached him with the idea some time ago, but the outcome remains uncertain. "Sometime ago, he (Aamir) came (to me) with an idea to make Mahabharata. I don’t know what happened afterwards," Prasad said. When asked about the possibility of working on Mahabharata with his son,

SS Rajamouli

, Prasad noted that it’s been Rajamouli’s ultimate ambition to take on the epic.
India’s storytelling tradition

V Vijayendra Prasad is a firm believer that India’s storytelling tradition is an untapped treasure trove for filmmakers. He and Rajamouli are committed to making films that deeply reflect Indian culture. "The more personal, the more universal. You have to speak the truth with honesty and integrity. We did not compromise on anything to be visible in the world," he shared, emphasizing that authenticity remains at the heart of their films.

Prasad also pointed out how Indian cinema has done wonders in introducing the world to India’s rich culture. Citing films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Manjummel Boys, and Gandhi, he said, “There is so much possibility with visual media to take our culture abroad. There are so many patriotic heroes whose stories must be told.”

The future of Indian cinema
Prasad shared a memorable conversation with Rajamouli that helped him realize the true richness of India. "One day, my son Rajamouli asked me, 'Father, can you tell me which way India is rich?' I was trying to find an answer when he said, 'India is rich in stories.' We have Mahabharata and Ramayana. So, we have to encash this. That is our property, our richness. We are blessed with such stories," Prasad concluded.