Director Rajamouli has revealed few interesting things of film before its release. Rajamouli said that he asked to Sunil to slim down for the film within a month if possible, Comedian turned Hero did the needful and went to Rajamouli after 30 days. "When I saw Sunil, I was shocked. I wanted him to reduce weight but not become lean. He became so lean that I even thought that might not be suitable for the role. But Sunil said that he would put on some weight again. After one week, Sunil came back with perfect body and only after that did I start the shooting" said Rajamouli.