BAAHUBALI: THE ETERNAL WAR PART 1 Sets a 2027 Release With Studio Khara Joining a Global Animation Team

When a franchise as big as Baahubali decides to step into animation, we don’t just get “more content.” We get a new battlefield. Think of it like swapping a war elephant for a jet: same destination, very different ride. And yes, from our corner of Murcia, we’re already sharpening our popcorn.

Studio Khara enters the Baahubali arena

The upcoming animated feature, tentatively titled BAAHUBALI: THE ETERNAL WAR PART 1, will include a dedicated sequence produced by Studio Khara. In plain terms: Khara isn’t making the whole film, but it is crafting a specific chunk of it—like being asked to cook one course in a banquet where every kitchen in the world is running at once.

This project is being built as a multi-studio international production, with teams involved from India, France, and the U.K., while Khara represents Japan in the mix.

The key names attached (and why we should care)

For the Khara-led sequence, Akira Honma is set to direct. Character designs are handled by Noriko Itō (known for Undead Murder Farce), and Mahiro Maeda (noted for work connected to Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time) is listed as a key creative contributor. That’s a lineup that suggests the Japan-side segment won’t be “just another scene.” It should carry a distinct signature—clean lines, deliberate motion, and the kind of visual rhythm that makes us pause and rewind.

A global pipeline (and the quiet hero: coordination)

International animation is a bit like an orchestra where half the musicians are playing in different time zones. The planning and production coordination between the Japanese and international teams is being handled by SlowCurve. We underline that because coordination is where ambitious projects either sing… or collapse into an interpretive dance of missed deadlines. Good coordination doesn’t look flashy, but it keeps the film alive.

At the overall film level, Ishan Shukla is directing, and Scott Mosier is writing the screenplay. The plan is for two films, with the first opening in 2027.

Story setup: Amarendra Baahubali, afterlife edition

The story follows Amarendra Baahubali in the afterlife, after being betrayed and murdered. That’s a sharp pivot in setting that gives the writers a lot of room: mythic rules, bigger symbolism, and action that doesn’t have to obey gravity (or common sense, which—let’s be honest—action cinema rarely does anyway).

It’s also a smart expansion strategy. The live-action Baahubali films became a genuine mass phenomenon—Baahubali 2 was widely reported at over ₹1,800 crore worldwide—so moving into animation isn’t a side quest. It’s a new continent on the map.

What we should watch for next

We’ll be keeping an eye on how the film blends its international segments into one consistent tone, and whether the Khara sequence becomes a standout “set piece” fans talk about for years.

Call to action: If we want the best seat in the theater, we should follow upcoming production updates and be ready for trailers, design reveals, and staff comments as 2027 approaches. And if we’re feeling brave, we can start the debate now: what does an “afterlife war” in the Baahubali universe even look like when animation removes the ceiling?