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Ten years after redefining Indian cinema, SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali returns as Baahubali The Epic, a four-hour re-edited version merging both films into one. With record bookings and glowing reviews, can the legend recreate its box office dominance?
Day 1 box office collection was 10.4 crore in India.
Mumbai: A decade after it revolutionized Indian cinema, SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali has returned to theatres as Baahubali: The Epic, a re-edited, remastered four-hour version combining Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
Released globally on October 31, this cinematic event has transported audiences back to the majestic kingdom of Mahishmati, rekindling nostalgia and admiration for Rajamouli’s visual grandeur and storytelling mastery.
The re-release has garnered enthusiastic reactions worldwide. Early reviews from U.S. premieres call it “a must-watch cinematic experience,” while Indian fans flooded social media with emotional tributes and memories.
Online reactions describe Baahubali: The Epic as a “mythological masterpiece of sight and sound.” One fan wrote, “Every frame, every beat of music, every visual still carries the same magic. Watching it again felt like witnessing history reborn.”
Another post praised composer M.M. Keeravani’s enchanting score, Prabhas’s commanding presence, and Anushka Shetty’s “terrific feminine energy.” Many called the film “225 minutes of euphoria,” applauding Rajamouli for blending emotion, grandeur, and technical brilliance.
“Edited. Elevated. Emotional. That’s Baahubali: The Epic,” wrote another viewer, calling it a “must-see cinematic event worth every minute.”
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Adding to the excitement, S.S. Rajamouli made a surprise appearance at a Hyderabad screening, receiving a thunderous welcome from fans. “I don’t think I can express my love in words. It’s just your love. You asked, and we brought it back,” the filmmaker said emotionally.
Producer Shobu Yarlagadda confirmed that the special version uses advanced technologies including Dolby Atmos sound, IMAX upscaling, and fresh editing, giving audiences a new yet familiar experience.
According to early estimates by Sacnilk, Baahubali: The Epic earned ₹9.25 crore on its opening day in India, with an additional ₹1.15 crore from special screenings, totaling ₹10.4 crore on Day 1.
Packed theatres across major cities proved that the Baahubali phenomenon is far from over. Many first-time viewers experienced the saga on the big screen, while longtime fans relived the cinematic grandeur that made Baahubali a global sensation.
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During the re-release, Yarlagadda unveiled the teaser for an ambitious new project, Baahubali: The Eternal War, a ₹120-crore 3D animated feature film expanding the Baahubali universe.
Developed by Arka Mediaworks with animation filmmaker Ishan Shukla, the project promises to be India’s first-of-its-kind stylized animation epic. “It’s not Baahubali 3, but a standalone story that explores a new era within the same world,” said Yarlagadda.
The teaser, screened alongside Baahubali: The Epic, will soon be released online with full details of its creative and technical teams.
From redefining Indian visual storytelling to becoming a pan-India cultural phenomenon, Baahubali remains a milestone. Its re-release not only celebrates a decade of cinematic glory but also cements its legacy for the next generation.
As Rajamouli and his team prepare for the franchise’s next chapter, one thing is certain, the legend of Baahubali continues to rule both hearts and box offices.
