SS Rajamoulis Baahubali isnt just a film its a landmark blockbuster that has become the pride of Indian cinema. Baahubali: The Beginning released in 2015 and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in 2017 set box office records that remain unbroken even today. The films story sets visuals and music were all magnificent. Stars like Prabhas Rana Daggubati Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia captivated audiences with their portrayals. But the true soul of this grand film was Rajmata Sivagami Devi played by Ramya Krishnan. The story behind the character is quite fascinating. Lets explore what exactly that is. When Rajmata appeared on screen her aura won hearts In Baahubali the character of Rajmata Sivagami was the heart of the story. She wasnt just a queen but an epitome of courage strength and justice. Ramya Krishnan played the role with such fervor that audiences truly felt like the queen of Mahishmati. Her famous scene in which she strides forward with a child in one hand and a torch in the other still sends chills down the spine. The anger in her eyes the calmness on her face and the weight of her voice combined to make Sivagami a memorable character in cinema. Initial Hesitation In BAHUBALI ! Ramya Krishna reveals she initially didnt take the role seriously as she was busy with another production and her son was very young Her husband was the one who pushed her asking Whats wrong with you? Its a big budget film She was… pic.twitter.com/YJpEKwum0e — Lets X OTT GLOBAL (@LetsXOtt) October 27 2025 When Ramya was not ready to play the role of Sivagami then... Ramya Krishnan recently revealed in an interview that she was initially reluctant to do Baahubali. She was busy with other projects at the time and her son was very young. Therefore she didnt take the film seriously. She thought it would be just another period drama. However her husband convinced her that this wasnt an ordinary film but rather the dream project of a director with a great vision. She said that the opportunity to work with a filmmaker like S.S. Rajamouli doesnt come along often. Today people know her by the name of Rajmata Ramya Krishnan says that when she first heard the scene of Sivagami in which she walks forward with a child in one hand and a torch in the other she realized that this role was something different. At that very moment she decided to play it wholeheartedly. She poured her heart and soul into every emotion and expression of Sivagami. As a result as soon as the film was released audiences recognized her not just as an actress but as the real Rajmata. Even today when people talk about Baahubali Ramya Krishnans name is the first to come to mind. This role gave her the recognition an actor gets only once in a lifetime. Baahubali: The Epic is releasing on October 31st.