'Baahubali 2' makers lock distributor for overseas market

The makers of "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" have locked Cinestaan AA Distributors to release the Hindi version of the cinematic spectacle in the US, Britain, Australia and New Zealand markets.

Cinestaan AA Distributors is a joint venture between Cinestaan Film Company and AA Films. Officials are delighted that the movie's makers have reposed confidence in them and given them the opportunity to distribute this landmark film, read a statement.

Directed by S.S. Rajamouli and produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni, the much-awaited sequel to "Baahubali: The Beginning", will have a worldwide release on April 28.

Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia, it is said to be the first Indian film to be released in 4K High Definition format, the statement read.