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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 9

Orphée Tops 20-Film Mythological Movie Ranking, Beating Baahubali and Clash of the Titans

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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 9

Orphée Tops 20-Film Mythological Movie Ranking, Beating Baahubali and Clash of the Titans

Q: Can S.S. Rajamouli deliver two mythological epics, one animated and one live-action, in the same year?

Yes. Based on the available reporting, S.S. Rajamouli is on track to have two mythological epics arrive in 2027, one live-action and one animated. The live-action project is “Varanasi,” a large-scale mythological adventure that reports say is nearing completion and is scheduled for release on April 7, 2027. It is described as a globetrotting epic spanning millennia, with gods and humans in conflict, extensive VFX work, and a major Ramayana battle sequence shot for IMAX. The animated project is “Baahubali: The Eternal War,” an expansion of Rajamouli’s “Baahubali” universe. It was presented as a work in progress at the 2026 Annecy Animation Film Festival and is slated for a 2027 theatrical release. Rajamouli is not the credited director of this film; that role belongs to Ishan Shukla. But Rajamouli is a key creative force and producer, shaping the mythology, world-building and franchise continuity. So the precise answer depends on what “deliver” means. If it means personally direct both films, the evidence does not support that: Rajamouli is directing “Varanasi,” while “The Eternal War” is being directed by Shukla. If it means oversee or bring out one live-action and one animated mythological epic in the same year, then yes, 2027 appears set to do exactly that. There is also precedent in the broader “Baahubali” franchise: in 2017, Rajamouli released “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” while the animated series “Baahubali: The Lost Legends” also debuted.

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Jean Cocteau’s 1950 film Orphée was ranked No. 1 in a new top-20 list of mythological movies, praised for turning the Orpheus myth into a modern, metaphysical drama.
The ranking highlighted Orphée’s contemporary touches — from a Rolls-Royce radio to mirror imagery — and argued its blend of art, death and everyday life gives it lasting influence.
Baahubali placed second and 1981’s Clash of the Titans third, with Spirited Away fourth and Mayabazar fifth rounding out the top tier.
The list ranged across Greek, Norse, Biblical, Chinese, Japanese and Indian traditions, with Ne Zha 2 at No. 12 noted as the highest-grossing animation worldwide.

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"Orphée (1950)" Ranked Best Mythological Movie in Top 20 List

Why did a 1950 French art film top a list of mythological epics over modern blockbusters?

With CGI dominating, why do practical effects in films like 'Jason and the Argonauts' still rank so highly?

Can S.S. Rajamouli deliver two mythological epics, one animated and one live-action, in the same year?

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The Guardian10h ago

"Orphée (1950)" Ranked Best Mythological Movie in Top 20 List

Orphée Tops 20-Film Mythological Movie Ranking, Beating Baahubali and Clash of the Titans

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