SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali is back on the big screen, and fans just can’t keep calm. The Prabhas-starrer is coming as a single, epic cut called Baahubali: The Epic, combining both Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion into one story. Even years after the original release, the love for the film is still huge.
Advance bookings of Baahubali: The Epic cross Rs 3 crore mark
Advance bookings opened on October 25 in Hyderabad, and tickets sold out almost immediately. On BookMyShow, the film has been selling over 5,000 tickets every hour. On its opening day, the Prabhas-starrer has already earned about 2 crores in India and around 4 crores worldwide. The advance bookings show the massive fan following the movie has and how fans are eager to relive the magic of Mahishmati on the big screen.
A ‘remastered epic,’ not a new release
This isn’t a new movie release, instead it’s a remastered version of the original duology. But the response shows that audiences still love Rajamouli’s story and Prabhas’ iconic role as Baahubali. Even internationally, the film is doing very well. In North America, pre-sales have crossed 200,000 dollars, an impressive number for a re-release.
Baahubali: The Epic – Star cast, dialogues and more
The movie brings back the full cast, including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, and Sathyaraj. Now, fans can watch the entire story in one go. The two films have been merged into one continuous epic, making the whole experience feel more exciting. As per trade experts, fans are eager to watch all the action, drama, and emotions together in one sitting.
Will Baahubali: The Epic re-write box office history?
With the nationwide release on October 31, trade experts believe that Baahubali: The Epic could set new records for a re-released film. This also shows that it might break its own previous box office records and re-write history for its own franchise.
From the famous question, “Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyun maara?” to the high-stakes political drama of Mahishmati, the film saga has become a permanent fixture in pop culture. The franchise has sparked everything from memes and merchandise to fan art and even serious talks about Indian cinema.
Its memorable characters, music, and spectacular scenes have built a massive, dedicated fanbase that spans generations, not just in India but all over the world.