Actress Sadaa's 'Bahubali' moment in Kenya: When the 'king' stopped for her

Actress Sadaa, who has delivered blockbusters in various South Indian languages, is now busy pursuing her passion. She enjoys being in dense forests and trying her hand at wildlife photography. Most recently, she posted a majestic video on her social media page featuring 'King Olomina,' with regal background music from the hit film Bahubali. Interestingly, 'King Olomina' is a famous lion in Kenya's Maasai Mara, known for its size, mane, longevity and royal appeal.

Sadaa even shared a bit of personal story of the lion, which enjoys a lot of fandom on social media and in tourism circles. "No one truly knows how King Olomina lost the tip of his tail. Some whisper it was bitten off in a battle with a rogue hyena; some say it was a fight. But in the end, the cause no longer matters," she says, praising the legend of the lion that survived hard times. 

Meanwhile, Sadaa has also apparently visited all the major wildlife sanctuaries in the country to capture scintillating photos of wildlife. She has clicked breathtaking photos of leopards, tigers, peacocks, various avian species, and unique varieties of aquatic animals. Sadaa often shares long posts about her experiences travelling deep into pristine forests to capture these photos. The yesteryear actress calls herself an animal lover in her Instagram profile. Although Sadaa clicks the pictures of all kinds of animals, tigers seem to be her favourite. 

King Olomina's popularity
Olomina, or Oloimina, is one of the five lion brothers living in Kenya's Maasai Mara. His brothers Oloborr, Olosiadu, Orpadan and Lorkulup are all said to have their own strong individual personalities, which tourists love to check out and even study. Last year, one of his brothers, Oloshipa, had famously died following a territorial battle. Their lives have been well documented by various filmmakers, and often tourists on safari actively try to track the 'brothers' to get a true feel for the deep African wilderness. Olomina's and his brothers' sightings at various intervals even make it to news headlines among wildlife enthusiasts. 

The area also has rival 'coalitions' like the Black Rock Boys and Salas Boys, against whom Olomina's pride faces a power battle. The Maasai Mara has around 900 individual lions. Local guides often share legendary tales about the lions, their prides and coalitions, with tourists and photographers, enthralling them and keeping them interested in the animals' life stories, even after they leave the Maasai Mara. The stories and documentaries have also contributed immensely to the national reserve's appeal and popularity.