Amit Masurkar's 'Newton' has been made India's official Oscar entry. Baahubali 2' was in contention with others in the race for the Academy Awards. SS Rajamouli's magnum opus 'Baahubali 2' was part of a two-film series that broke and created several of its own records.
When asked about his views on the loss, a sporty Rajamouli said, “Not at all disappointed at losing out the race to Oscars this year. When I make a film, I never think about awards. It is not my aim. The goal is first to satisfy myself with the story and then next is to see that it reaches the maximum number of audience and makes money for everyone who has put their life in it.” Even if he isn't taking home the Oscar this year, the maverick filmmaker is surely winning many hearts.
