S.S. Rajamouli’s films have garnered significant acclaim, with his ‘Baahubali’ series helping to establish Telugu cinema on a global stage. ‘Baahubali’ was released in two parts, the first in 2015 and the second in 2017. For fans, there’s exciting news of a combined version titled ‘Baahubali: The Epic,’ set to be released on October 31, 2025, which will be 5 hours and 27 minutes long. However, an even longer Telugu film exists, and we’ll delve into it today.
‘Baahubali: The Epic’ is highly anticipated, with a recent teaser generating considerable excitement. Fans are eager to experience the unique storytelling in this over-five-hour film. But, a Telugu film released 48 years ago surpasses this runtime.
The film in question is ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna,’ which premiered in 1977. This Telugu mythological film, featuring N.T. Rama Rao, saw him portray three characters: Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. He not only acted but also wrote and directed the film. With a runtime of 9 hours and 53 minutes, it significantly exceeds ‘Baahubali: The Epic’ in length.
