(This story originally appeared in

on Apr 25, 2017)
How do you think the grand invitation of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus
Baahubali 2 would look like? Well, we have got a chance to get a glimpse of the invites for the grand premier of the film. Though the film is up for public viewing on April 28, those invited for the grand premier launch will be privy to why Katappa killed Baahubali a day earlier.
Also Read: ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’: Times when the S.S. Rajamouli epic made headlinesIntriguing as this may sound, the invitations sent out by Dharma Productions head honcho
Karan Johar are even more alluring.
Just as the storyline, the invite that came as a hard bound case had layers as well. While it has a golden matinee-like ticket that read 'World Premier' above the film's title.
Expect nothing less than extraordinary if it's Baahubali, as the invite asks patrons to visit theatres for the preview in Indian traditional outfits. This was about the second layer.
The box also has a placard depicting a coloured sketch of the franchise's iconic scene, which shows Shivagami Devi holding up young Baahubali as she is immersed in the water to protect him from drowning. Notably, this was the first-ever look released of the series and since then it has captivated the interest and attention of millions in India and abroad.
Last and the most touching part is a personalized letter from KJo. The letter's golden ink reads, "SS Rajamouli is not only a master craftsman but also a visionary. His film-making majestically blends wonderful storytelling with cinematic technology."
It further added, "Producers Shobu and Prasad and entire team of Baahubali have worked relentlessly and passionately for 5 years and for all of us at Dharma, it is a matter of great pride to be a part of their labour."
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