Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
DirectorS. S. Rajamouli
StarringPrabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty
Watch onNetflix, Sony Liv, JioHotstar
Best for: Fans of action-dramas who enjoy epic-scale storytelling and are ready for a two-part saga.
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Bāhubali Collection: all movies in order
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (9 July 2015) · this movie
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (27 April 2017)
- Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 (release date not announced)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Bāhubali Collection.
Bāhubali: The Beginning story (no spoilers)
Bāhubali: The Beginning opens with a baby rescued from a waterfall and raised as Shivudu in a small village. As he grows, Shivudu shows exceptional physical gifts. He meets Avanthika, a warrior princess, and learns her queen has been held captive for 25 years. Shivudu sets out to rescue the queen, and his journey leads him to discover his own origins. The film mixes action and drama as Shivudu's quest uncovers a larger conflict tied to his past.
Should you watch Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Watch it for
- S. S. Rajamouli directs a 159-minute action-drama that sets up the Bāhubali Collection, with Prabhas playing both Mahendra 'Sivudu' Bāhubali and Amarendra Bāhubali.
- The cast includes Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Tamannaah Bhatia as Avanthika, Anushka Shetty as Devasena, and Sathyaraj as Karikala Kattappa Nadar.
- M.M. Keeravaani's music accompanies a story that moves from a village foundling to a captive queen and a rescue mission.
- The film is the first in the Bāhubali Collection, followed by Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
Skip it if
- You prefer shorter films; this one runs 159 minutes.
- You are not interested in action-dramas with a UA certificate.
- You want a self-contained story; this is the first part of a franchise.
Bāhubali: The Beginning cast
Prabhasas Mahendra 'Sivudu' Bāhubali / Amarendra Bāhubali
Rana Daggubatias Bhallaladeva
Tamannaah Bhatiaas Avanthika
Anushka Shettyas Devasena
Ramya Krishnanas Sivagami
Nassaras Bijjaladeva
Sathyarajas Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Prabhakaras King Kalakeya
Adivi Seshas Bhadra
Kichcha Sudeepaas Aslam Khan
Rohinias SangaBāhubali: The Beginning movie details
| Director | S. S. Rajamouli |
|---|---|
| Writer | S. S. Rajamouli |
| Music | M.M. Keeravaani |
| Cinematography | K.K. Senthil Kumar |
| Producer | Prasad Devineni, Shobu Yarlagadda, Iliya Sotirov |
| Release date | 10 July 2015 |
| Runtime | 2h 39m (159 minutes) |
| Original language | Telugu |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Sanskrit, Telugu |
| Original title | బాహుబలి:ద బిగినింగ్ |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
| Budget | $25.1 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $90.7 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Bāhubali: The Beginning family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and action-drama genre; the film contains battle sequences and intense moments. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Bāhubali: The Beginning official trailer
Our verdict
Bāhubali: The Beginning is a solid action-drama that introduces Shivudu's quest and the world of the Bāhubali Collection. With a 7.6/10 rating from 981 votes, it offers a mix of spectacle and story. It is best approached as the first half of a larger tale.
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Where can I watch Bāhubali: The Beginning online in India?
It is available on Netflix and Sony Liv with a subscription, free on JioHotstar, and for rent or purchase on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
When was Bāhubali: The Beginning released?
It was released on 9 July 2015, with a theatrical release in India on 10 July 2015.
Who is in the cast of Bāhubali: The Beginning?
The cast includes Prabhas as Mahendra 'Sivudu' Bāhubali / Amarendra Bāhubali, Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Tamannaah Bhatia as Avanthika, Anushka Shetty as Devasena, Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami, Nassar as Bijjaladeva, Sathyaraj as Karikala Kattappa Nadar, and Prabhakar as King Kalakeya.
Who directed Bāhubali: The Beginning and what is its runtime?
S. S. Rajamouli directed the film, and its runtime is 159 minutes.
What is the watch order for the Bāhubali Collection?
The release order is: 1. Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015), 2. Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), and 3. Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 (date not announced).
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