Mahesh Babu: All of Us Should Pray That 'Baahubali' Turns Out to Be a Blockbuster

 




Superstar Mahesh Babu said on June 25 that every film lover should be proud of S.S. Rajamouli’s epic war drama “Baahubali,” adding that its success is crucial for Telugu filmdom.
“All of us should be proud of ‘Baahubali.’ We should pray that the film turns out to be a blockbuster, as its success is very important for our industry,” Babu told reporters here.
He spoke after being named the goodwill ambassador of Rainbow Children Hospital.
Babu’s “Srimanthudu,” which was earlier set to release July 17, exactly a week after “Baahubali” hits the screen, has now been pushed to August 7.
“We didn’t postpone our film, because we were scared to compete with ‘Baahubali.’ I think it deserves a solo release, and we should respect it. It’s healthy to have a two- or three-week gap between big releases,” he said.
On his association with the hospital, he said he was happy to be a part of any initiative for children.
“They have set benchmarks in childcare and are well known for their efforts in providing a high standard of healthcare for children. I would like to commend their commitment to providing world-class medical services,” Babu said.
Asked if he would collaborate with his son to endorse the facility, he said: “Why not? It’s a children’s hospital, and if we get an opportunity to endorse together, I really don’t mind.”
Rainbow Groups is spread across Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Bangalore with a hospital capacity of 700 beds. It has ongoing projects in Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Jaipur.
He spoke after being named the goodwill ambassador of Rainbow Children Hospital.
Babu’s “Srimanthudu,” which was earlier set to release July 17, exactly a week after “Baahubali” hits the screen, has now been pushed to August 7.
“We didn’t postpone our film, because we were scared to compete with ‘Baahubali.’ I think it deserves a solo release, and we should respect it. It’s healthy to have a two- or three-week gap between big releases,” he said.
On his association with the hospital, he said he was happy to be a part of any initiative for children.
“They have set benchmarks in childcare and are well known for their efforts in providing a high standard of healthcare for children. I would like to commend their commitment to providing world-class medical services,” Babu said.
Asked if he would collaborate with his son to endorse the facility, he said: “Why not? It’s a children’s hospital, and if we get an opportunity to endorse together, I really don’t mind.”
Rainbow Groups is spread across Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Bangalore with a hospital capacity of 700 beds. It has ongoing projects in Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Jaipur.