Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Telugu Filmmakers Embrace Two-Part Film Trend
Telugu movies are now often made in two parts, just like the famous Baahubali series.
Big directors and actors want to tell longer stories that need more time.
New films like Dragon, Raaka, and RC17 will also be split into two parts.
The plan is to release the second part only a few months after the first, so fans don’t have to wait too long.
This way, the excitement stays high and more people keep watching the whole story.
Telugu filmmakers are increasingly adopting two‑part film releases, following Baahubali’s success.
Rajamouli’s Baahubali proved that big‑budget stories often need two movies to fully tell the narrative.
Upcoming projects include Jr NTR’s Dragon, Allu Arjun’s Raaka, and Ram Charan’s RC17, all expected to be released as two‑part series.
Directors such as Prashanth Neel, Atlee, and Sukumar have confirmed or hinted at the two‑part format, aiming to keep audiences engaged with short gaps between releases.
The strategy aims to avoid long waits for audiences while maintaining the momentum and interest generated by the first film.
- Who
- Telugu filmmakers and stars such as Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Prashanth Neel, Atlee, and Sukumar
- What
- The growing trend of releasing big‑budget Telugu films as two‑part series
- When
- Current and upcoming releases, with no specific dates announced
- Where
- Telugu cinema in India
- Why
- To fully tell expansive stories and keep audiences engaged with short gaps between parts
- Trend Origin
- Baahubali
- Key Directors
- Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, Atlee, Sukumar
- Upcoming Two-Part Films
- Dragon, Raaka, RC17
- Release Strategy
- short gaps of 4‑5 months
- Industry Impact
- increasing two‑part releases