The pre-release event for Baahubali 2 was held at Hyderabad. Everyone who has collection with film present there including Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, producer Karan Johar, Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan, and Nasser. Prabhas in the eventsaid, "When I have you by my side, the person to kill me is not even born."

SS Rajamouli about the actor said, "When I was in Mumbai for the trailer launch, I heard the fans screaming for Prabhas. Not in AP but in Mumbai and that was my answer to the question why Prabhas gave 5 years to this film."

Rana Daggubati who is Bhallala Deva of film said, "I was so proud when I heard that track. Every minute of the last five years is close to my heart. However many films I do in my future, he will remain my favourite co-star. But, I also felt sad that I wouldn’t be able to go back to Mahishmati. There were even tears in my eyes. Valli ma’am I will miss you the most. Rajamouli sir, thank you so much for casting me as Bhallala Deva as I am not sure I will ever get a character like this in my life."

The actress Anushka Shetty said, "All of us have put in so much effort in this film, but it was Prabhas who didn’t do anything else and dedicated 5 years to this film. I am sure all of us have learnt something or the other from each other. I am sure we will make you proud with this project."

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