SS Rajamouli’s epic film Baahubali: The Epic is all set to make its OTT debut after a successful re-release in theatres. The film is a combined version of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), edited into a single feature. Prabhas-starrer was re-released in cinemas on October 31 and has now found its way to an OTT platform.
When and where to watch Baahubali: The Epic
Baahubali: The Epic will start streaming on Netflix on Thursday, December 25, making it a special Christmas release for fans. While Netflix India’s social media pages are yet to officially announce the release, the streaming app already shows the film listed for a December 25 premiere.
The film has a long runtime of 3 hours and 43 minutes. Its synopsis says the story follows a warrior who returns years after his father’s betrayal to reclaim the throne of Mahishmati. This version is a remastered single-film edit of the two-part Baahubali saga. Interestingly, the end credits also tease an upcoming animated project titled Baahubali: The Eternal War, which will be directed by Ishan Shukla.
The film’s theatrical re-release performance
The OTT release comes 55 days after the film’s theatrical re-release. This is longer than the usual gap, as most Telugu films arrive on streaming platforms within three to four weeks of their cinema run. Despite this, Baahubali: The Epic performed strongly at the box office during its re-release.
Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan and Nassar, the film reportedly collected Rs 51.72 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk. With this, it has become the highest-grossing re-released film, beating earlier re-release successes like Sanam Teri Kasam, Tumbbad and Ghilli.
The original Baahubali films were massive hits. Baahubali: The Beginning earned ₹650 crore globally, while Baahubali 2: The Conclusion went on to collect Rs 1,788 crore. Together, they form the second-highest-grossing film franchise in India, after the YRF Spy Universe.
What SS Rajamouli is working on next
After Baahubali, SS Rajamouli directed RRR in 2022, starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan. The film’s song Naatu Naatu won both a Golden Globe and an Oscar, bringing Rajamouli international recognition. He is currently working on his next film, Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is expected to release during Sankranthi in 2027.