Director SS Rajamouli took to social media to laud the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of its most powerful rocket. The rocket is nicknamed Bahubali after Rajamouli's character from his film series, Baahubali.

Through his X handle, the director wrote, "Congratulations to ISRO on the successful launch of the heaviest communication satellite CMS-03 today! A proud moment for India showcasing our technological strength and self-reliance in space exploration. Onwards and upwards!"

He added, "Our entire Baahubali team is elated as ISRO fondly named this rocket ‘Bahubali’.. Due to its heaviness and strength..Truely a privilege for all of us."

SS Rajamouli's films, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion, were redited into a single film, titled Baahubali: The Epic.

ISRO's Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LMV-3), whose nickname is Bahubali, carried the organisation's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, into space at 05.26 pm today (November 2). The satellite was launched to improve the services of television broadcasting, telecom and broadband services.