Overview
- In a new Game Changers interview, Kapoor says Sridevi declined Baahubali after being offered less than her English Vinglish fee.
- He alleges producer Shobu Yarlagadda failed to relay the actual offer and told SS Rajamouli she demanded a hotel floor and an entourage.
- Kapoor adds he has a text from Rajamouli stating his respect for Sridevi grew after their conversation.
- Past interviews are cited where Rajamouli listed Sridevi’s supposed demands; Sridevi publicly denied them and Rajamouli later said he regretted discussing the matter.
- Coverage notes no rebuttal from the named producer, and recalls that the role of Sivagami went to Ramya Krishnan; Sridevi died in 2018.