By: Mohnish Singh
Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017) changed the way the world looked at Indian cinema. Its riotous success catapulted Prabhas and Rana Daggubati to global fame and established SS Rajamouli as one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world.
Apart from Prabhas and Rana Daggubati, one actor we cannot imagine the world of Baahubali without is Ramya Krishnan, who played the iconic character of Sivagami and received widespread acclaim for her power-packed performance in the franchise.
Right after the grand success of Baahubali: The Conclusion in 2017, leading streaming media giant Netflix announced its plans to bankroll a prequel to Baahubali: The Beginning, tracing the life and unprecedented rise of Sivagami as the royal queen of Mahishmati. Mrunal Thakur of Super 30 (2019) fame came onboard to play the young Sivagami in the high-profile project.
Shooting for the Netflix project had begun but the project got scrapped mid-way. “The makers were not happy with the way the film was shaping up. They shot almost 70% of the film and decided to scrap it completely as they did not want to compromise on the quality," a source in the know informs a publication.
The latest we hear that Netflix is now putting the whole project back together with a new cast. If reports are to be believed, popular Punjabi actress Wamiqa Gabbi has been roped in to replace Mrunal Thakur as Sivagami.
"Mrunal does not have any more dates to shoot the whole thing again. So, the team have now got Punjabi actress Wamiqa Gabbi who also played a few smaller parts in Hindi films like Jab We Met (2007), Mausam (2011) and Love Aaj Kal (2009). They have already chalked out a plan and the series will be in place by the year-end,” concludes the source.
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The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.