It is a common practice a blockbuster movie is referred in many movies to bank on the craze of the hero or various other departments of the movie. As it being a latest industry hit of Tollywood 'Baahubali' should have been referred in many of the subsequent releases. Except in a few movies, nothing of that sort seems to be happening with 'Baahubali'. Instead Power Star Pawan Kalyan's domination gets continued in references of the movies. Recent movies like 'Subramanyam for Sale', 'Columbus' and 'Raju Gari Gadhi' have good number of references of 'Gabbar Singh' and 'Atharintiki Daredi'.
Some people may feel folklore entertainers can't be referred much in movies. But then, Mega Power Star Ram Charan's 'Magadheera' was referred in good number of movies. Latest release 'Tripura' has also 'Magadheera's reference.
In spite of its stunning success, 'Baahubali' might have been felt by the filmmakers as it was not that great film in projecting heroism and content. Perhaps, 'Baahubali 2' overcomes the flaws seen in 'Baahubali'.