Baahubali: The Beginning

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{{Short description|2015 film directed by S.S.Rajamouli}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Baahubali: The Beginning
| image = Baahubali The Beginning poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster in Telugu
| director = [[S. S. Rajamouli]]
| producer = [[Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni]]
| screenplay = S. S. Rajamouli
| story = [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]]
| starring = [[Prabhas]] [[Rana Daggubati]] [[Anushka Shetty]] [[Tamannaah]] [[Ramya Krishna]] [[Sathyaraj]] [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]
| music = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| cinematography = [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]]
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| studio = [[Arka Media Works]]
| distributor = 
[[Arka Media Works]] {{Small|(Telugu)}} [[Global United Media]] {{Small|(Malayalam)}} [[Studio Green]], [[Sri Thenandal Films]] {{Small|(Tamil)}} [[Dharma Productions]], [[AA Films]] {{Small|(Hindi)}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|7|10}}
| runtime = 158 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/baahubali-film-0|title=''BAAHUBALI'' [Telugu version] (15)|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|date=9 July 2015|access-date=14 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715104647/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/baahubali-film-0|archive-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> {{Small|(Telugu)}} 159 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/baahubali-film|title=''BAAHUBALI'' [Tamil version] (15)|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|date=9 July 2015|access-date=14 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715102905/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/baahubali-film|archive-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> {{Small|(Tamil)}}
| country = India
| language = Telugu Tamil
| budget = {{INR|link=yes|180 crore }} ($28 million)<ref>{{Cite news|title=Has SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2 earned Rs 500 cr even before release?|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/baahubali-2-box-office-collection-rajamouli-prabhas-rana/1/871556.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=1 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201083038/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/baahubali-2-box-office-collection-rajamouli-prabhas-rana/1/871556.html|archive-date= 1 February 2017}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|650 crore}}{{efn|''[[Box Office India]]'' mentioned it as ₹647.81 crore.<ref>{{cite web|title=TOP GROSSERS ALL FORMATS WORLDWIDE GROSS|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/all_format_worldwide_gross.php|website=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=4 October 2022}}</ref> While ''[[India Today]]'' and ''[[The Indian Express]]'' mentioned the collection as ₹659crore.<ref>{{cite web|title=Is Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra a hit or a massive flop? Trade expert reveals|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/is-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-a-hit-or-a-massive-flop-trade-expert-reveals-2282381-2022-10-08|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=9 October 2022|quote=Baahubali: The Beginning, which hit the screens in 2015, did not yield any initial profits for the makers. It is, however, regarded as a success as it collected Rs 650 crore at the box office.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Baahubali 1 earned Rs 600 crore but made zero profit. The reason is Baahubali 2|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/baahubali-1-ss-rajamouli-earned-rs-600-crore-but-made-zero-profit-the-reason-is-baahubali-2-karan-johar-4592038/|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=7 July 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=}}</ref> But ''[[Firstpost]] said that the collection was ₹650 crore.<ref name="augfirst" />}} ($101 million)
}}

'''''Baahubali: The Beginning''''' is a 2015 Indian [[epic film|epic]] [[action film]] co-written and directed by [[S. S. Rajamouli]], and produced by [[Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni]] under [[Arka Media Works]]. The film was produced in [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]], the centre of [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language films in India,{{Efn|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adam |first=Sherwin |date=2015-07-24 |title=Why Bollywood's hold over the Indian film industry is under threat |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/baahubali-the-beginning-how-the-recordbreaking-film-is-helping-tollywood-challenge-bollywood-s-dominance-over-the-indian-film-industry-10402812.html |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=[[The Independent]] |language=en |quote=But now a Telugu-language battle epic from southern India’s rival “Tollywood” has broken the country’s box office records and shaken Mumbai’s traditional big screen dominance.}}</ref><ref name="tollymovie2">{{cite news |date=3 May 2017 |title=Bahubali 2: South Indian epic film sees fans troll Bollywood |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39777539 |url-status=live |access-date=9 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504205126/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39777539 |archive-date=4 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2017 |title=Hyderabad: The city behind India's most successful film franchise, Baahubali |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/asia/hyderabad-baahubali-the-conclusion-tollywood-shobu-yarlagadda-a7729191.html |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=The Independent}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Kamineni |first1=Rajeev |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qOrkDwAAQBAJ&dq=baahubali+telugu+cinema&pg=PT61 |title=Indian Movie Entrepreneurship: Not just song and dance |last2=Rentschler |first2=Ruth |date=2020-05-13 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-0-429-68612-2 |language=en |quote=With the success of Baahubali, it is clear that the Telugu movie industry has well and truly evolved, cutting the umbilical cord from Madras and becoming the leading commercial powerhouse for South Indian cinema.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2018 |title=How Baahubali changed the face of Telugu cinema worldwide |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/baahubali-telugu-cinema-abroad-1210757-2018-04-12 |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-09 |title=SS Rajamouli's Baahubali follows Telugu cinema's long tradition of mythological films |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-baahubali-2-the-conclusion-bahubali-2-follows-telugu-cinemas-long-tradition-of-mythological-films-3432532.html |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shackleton |first=Liz |date=2022-11-29 |title='Baahubali' Star Rana Daggubati On Telugu Films Going Global, Pan-Indian Cinema & Working On First Netflix Series 'Rana Naidu' |url=https://deadline.com/2022/11/baahubali-rana-daggubati-telugu-cinema-netflix-series-1235183530/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-12 |title=Baahubali to RRR, How Telugu Cinema Became a Force to Reckon With |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/baahubali-to-rrr-how-telugu-cinema-became-a-force-to-reckon-with-4970245.html |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref>|name=Industry}} and was filmed in both Telugu and [[Tamil Language|Tamil]] languages simultaneously. It features [[Prabhas]] in a [[dual role]] alongside [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Anushka Shetty]], [[Tamannaah]], [[Ramya Krishna]], [[Sathyaraj]], and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]. The first of [[Baahubali (franchise)|two cinematic parts]], the film follows Sivudu, an adventurous young man who helps his love Avantika rescue Devasena, the former queen of [[Mahishmati]] who is now a prisoner under the tyrannical rule of king Bhallaladeva. The story concludes in ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]].''

The film's story was written by Rajamouli's father [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]], who randomly told him a story about Sivagami, a woman who carries a baby in her hand while crossing a river, and a few years later about Kattappa, which intrigued Rajamouli. His fascination with ''[[Mahabharata]]'' and the tales of ''[[Amar Chitra Katha]]'' and ''[[Chandamama]]'' further fuelled his interest in the story. However, it took the writers three months to complete the final draft. The [[Baahubali: The Beginning (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] and background score were composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]] while the cinematography, production design, and VFX were handled by [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]], [[Sabu Cyril]] and [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] respectively.

The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}180 [[crore]] ($28 million),{{Efn|The average exchange rate in 2015 was 64.15 Indian rupees ({{INR}}) per 1 US dollar (US$).<ref name="exchange2015">{{Cite web |date= |title=USD to INR Historical Exchange Rates - CIA World Factbook |url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2076.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170912134219/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2076.html|archive-date= 12 September 2017|access-date=8 June 2022 |website=CIA World Factbook}}</ref>|name=exchange2015}} making it the [[List of most expensive Indian films#Historical timeline|most expensive Indian film]] at its time of release. The film opened worldwide on 10 July 2015 along with the dubbed versions in [[Hindi]] and [[Malayalam]]. It received nationwide and universal acclaim for Rajamouli's direction, story, visual effects, cinematography, themes, action sequences, music, and performances,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/baahubali-the-beginning | title=Baahubali: The Beginning | website=[[Metacritic]] }}</ref> and became a record-breaking box office success. It was also praised by the actors of the film industry alike and, along with its successor, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian epic action films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-10 |title=Baahubali turns 5: How SS Rajamouli's film changed Indian cinema forever |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/baahubali-ss-rajamouli-changed-indian-cinema-forever-6498173/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=10 July 2021 |title=6 years for Baahubali-The Beginning: 5 reasons why audience and critics loved the film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/6-years-for-baahubali-the-beginning-5-reasons-why-audience-and-critics-loved-the-film/photostory/84269012.cms |access-date=2023-02-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> With a worldwide box office gross of {{INR}}650 crore ($101 million){{efn|name="exchange2015"}} it became the [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|highest-grossing South Indian film]] and the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|second highest-grossing Indian film worldwide]]. It is currently the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|eleventh highest-grossing Indian film worldwide]]. Its Hindi dubbed version also broke several records by becoming the highest-grossing dubbed film in Hindi of all time. Both budget and box office records have since been surpassed by ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'', the [[List of highest-grossing films in India|highest grossing film]] of all time in India.

The Telugu version of ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' became the first Indian film to be nominated for American [[Saturn Awards]], receiving five nominations at the [[42nd Saturn Awards|42nd ceremony]], including [[Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film|Best Fantasy Film]] and [[Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]. It received [[List of accolades received by Baahubali: The Beginning|several accolades]] such as the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]], and the [[National Film Award for Best Special Effects|National Award for Best Special Effects]]. At the [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]] it won five awards from ten nominations, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Telugu Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu|Best Director - Telugu]] for Rajamouli and [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress - Telugu]] for Ramya Krishna respectively.

== Plot ==
Near the ancient Indian kingdom of Mahishmati, an injured woman named Shivagami exits a cave underneath a mountain waterfall, carrying an infant. She kills two soldiers pursuing her and attempts to cross a raging river, but slips and is washed away in the current. Before drowning, she holds the baby aloft and prays to [[Shiva|Lord Siva]], explaining that she doesn't care about her life and wishes that the baby, Mahendra Baahubali must live. The child is saved by the people of the local Amburi tribe, who reside near the river and worship Lord Shiva. The wife of the tribe's chieftain, Sanga, decides to adopt the boy and names him Shivudu.

Shivudu grows up to be an ambitious and mischievous child, obsessed with ascending the mountain. Despite Sanga's pleas, he tries many times to scale the cliffs but always fails. As a young man, he is shown to possess superhuman strength when he lifts a [[Lingam]] of Lord Siva and places it at the foot of the mountain. A mask then falls from the cliffs, and realizing it possesses feminine features, Shivudu finally succeeds in scaling the mountain in order to find the woman the mask belongs. Upon reaching the top, he sees a beautiful woman named Avantika fighting Mahishmati soldiers. He discovers that she is a member of a local resistance group dedicated to overthrowing the tyrannical king of Mahishmati, Lord [[Bhallaladeva]], and rescuing royal captive Princess Devasena. Shivudu is immediately smitten with Avantika and secretly follows her, even managing to draw a tattoo on her hand while she sleeps. When she discovers Shivudu she attacks him, but he outmaneuvers her and returns her mask. Realizing he scaled the entire mountain to find her, she reciprocates his feelings.
The pair are later attacked by more soldiers, and after defeating them, Shivudu pledges to rescue Devasena himself and departs for Mahishmati. He secretly enters the city on Bhallaladeva’s birthday and assists in erecting a gigantic statue of the king. In the process, he is recognized by a worker, who then leads the other workers in chanting 'Baahubali,' to Shivudu's confusion and Bhallaladeva's displeasure. Shivudu later infiltrates the royal palace disguised as a soldier and distracts Bhallaladeva and his guards long enough for him to rescue Devasena. Bhallaladeva sends his son, Bhadra, and the royal family's loyal slave Kattappa to recapture Devasena. In the ensuing fight, Shivudu beheads Bhadra as both the Amburi tribe and resistance warriors arrive. Kattappa lunges at Shivudu, but stops short of attacking him upon seeing his face. He falls into submission at Shivudu's feet, proclaiming him to be ''"Baahubali"''.

The next morning, Kattappa reveals to Shivudu that Shivudu is actually Mahendra Baahubali, the son of [[Amarendra Baahubali]], a famous warrior prince from Mahishmati. Amarendra Baahubali was born an orphan; his father, King Vikramadeva, died before he was born and his mother died giving birth to him. Lord Bijjaladeva, Vikramadeva's brother and the next in line for the throne, is denied the position due to his scheming nature, and as such Bijjaladeva's wife, Lady Shivagami, assumes power with the intention of raising both her son Bhallaladeva and the orphaned Baahubali in an equal manner to select the next heir to the throne. While the two are raised as brothers and trained rigorously in numerous subjects, Bhallaladeva retains the power-hungry nature of his father while the affable Baahubali becomes beloved by the kingdom.

A traitor named Saketudu turns out to be a spy for the savage Kaalakeya tribe, known as destroyers of kingdoms. Their chief Inkoshi declares war on Mahishmati, and Shivagami decides that whoever kills Inkoshi will be crowned king. Bijjaladeva secretly supplies Bhallaladeva with more weapons and men, but Baahubali still defeats more raiders than Bhallaladeva by using innovative tactics and by inspiring his soldiers. While Bhallaaladeva kills Inkoshi, Baahubali's valour and concern for the people of his kingdom convinces Shivagami to make Baahubali [[heir apparent]].

In the present day, Shivudu's adoptive parents, impressed by Kattappa's story, wish to meet Baahubali. A dejected Kattappa explains that Amarendra Baahubali is dead, and upon being questioned by Sivudu, he reveals that the traitor who murdered Baahubali was none other than him, setting a path for a [[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion|sequel]]. Kattapa is revealed to be the side companion of Mahendra's father.

== Cast ==
{{Main|List of Baahubali characters}}[[File:Baahubali characters.jpg|thumb|From left to right: [[Ramya Krishnan]], [[Tamannaah]], [[Prabhas]], [[Anushka Shetty]], [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] and [[Sathyaraj]]. Characters in the film]]

=== Credited ===
The following is the credited cast:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5FvgdI6h-c |title=Baahubali – The Beginning Telugu Full Movie | 4K Ultra HD with Subtitles |publisher=YouTube |date=30 November 2015 |access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref>
* [[Prabhas]] in a [[dual role]] as
**[[Amarendra Baahubali]], the crown prince of Maahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil), nephew of Sivagami and Bijjaladeva, Father of Mahendra Baahubali and adored member of the kingdom
** [[List of Baahubali characters#Mahendra Baahubali|Mahendra Baahubali]] "Sivudu" (Telugu) / "Sivu" (Tamil)
* [[Rana Daggubati]] as [[Bhallaladeva|Bhallaaladeva Chakravarti]] (Telugu) / [[Palvaalthevan]] (Tamil), Baahubali's older cousin and a spoiled, arrogant prince with tyrannical aspirations for taking the throne.
* [[Anushka Shetty]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Devasena/Devasenai|Devasena]] (Telugu) / [[List of Baahubali characters#Devasena/Devasenai|Devasenai]] (Tamil), Mahendra Baahubali's biological mother, who has been tortured and imprisoned in Maahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil).
*[[Tamannaah]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Avanthika|Avantika]], a former resident of Kuntala, skilled combatant, and powerful member of the resistance.
*[[Ramya Krishnan|Ramya Krishna]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Sivagami Devi|Sivagaami]], Bijjaladeva's wife, Bhallaaladeva Chakravarti's mother, and an established high ranking member of the royal family, who oversees the kingdom while the princes grow up
* [[Sathyaraj]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Kattappa|Karikala Kattappa]], the general of armed forces, a mentor and combat teacher to the royals of Mahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil). Despite this his status is equal to that of a servant and comes from a long line of slave warriors bound to the kingdom's monarch.
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Bijaladeva/Pingalathevan|Bijjaladeva]] (Telugu) / [[List of Baahubali characters#Bijaladeva/Pingalathevan|Pingalathevan]] (Tamil), the deranged older brother of Vikramadeva and rejected prince, who has a deformed left arm.

=== Others ===
* [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Supporting characters|Sanga]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/strong-yet-subjugated-baahubali-series-has-interesting-female-characters-its-not-enough |title=Strong yet subjugated: The 'Baahubali' series has interesting female characters but it's not enough |publisher=The News Minute |date=2 June 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref> leader of the Amburi tribe and Mahendra's adoptive mother
* Meka Ramakrishna as Jaya Varma, leader of the Kuntala rebels and Devasena's brother.
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Swamiji,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-film-baahubali-the-conclusion-recieve-major-discount-from-bookmyshow-and-paytm-4631579/ |title=Watching Baahubali 2? Here is how you can get discounts on tickets from BookMyShow, Paytm |publisher=The Indian Express |date=28 April 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref> an Amburi sage who has devoted himself to Shiva's prayer.
* [[Adivi Sesh]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Supporting characters|Bhadrudu]] (Telugu) / [[List of Baahubali characters#Supporting characters|Bhadra]] (Tamil),<ref name="cast1">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/bahubali-roar-reaches-a-crescendo/article7405491.ece |title=Bahubali roar reaches a crescendo |newspaper=The Hindu |date=10 July 2015 |access-date=6 January 2018|last1=Krishnamoorthy |first1=Suresh }}</ref> Bhallaladeva's adoptive son, who has taken an arrogant and controlling personality alike his father.
* [[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)|Prabhakar]] as the Inkoshi, King of Kalkeyas,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/baahubali-s-kalakeya-plays-the-villain-in-prabhudheva-s-next/story-OyaLd8pmPZbJXs13cM8ILL.html |title=Baahubali's Kalakeya plays the villain in Prabhudheva's next | regional movies |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date= 16 May 2017|access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref> who took leadership as a young boy and declares war on Mahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil) after their failed truce.
* [[Sudeepa]] as [[List of Baahubali characters#Supporting characters|Aslam Khan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kiccha-sudeep-not-part-baahubali-2-bahubali-after-all-720960 |title=Kiccha Sudeep not part of Baahubali 2 (Bahubali) after all! |work=[[International Business Times]] |date=27 March 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref> an Arabian weapon's dealer who befriends Kattappa.
* [[Charandeep]] as Inkoshi's brother
* Teja Kakumanu as Saketudu (Telugu) / Saketan (Tamil),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/baahubali-actor-teja-kakumanu-turns-into-sambadu-for-aakashavaani/articleshow/79299831.cms?from=mdr|title='Baahubali' actor Teja Kakumanu turns into Sambadu for ''Aakashavaani''|work=The Times of India|date=19 November 2020}}</ref> a traitor who tells the Kalakeyas information about Mahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil)
* Madhu Sneha Upaadhyaay as dancer in blue blouse in song "[[Manohari (song)|Manohari]]"
* [[Nora Fatehi]] as dancer in green blouse in song "Manohari"<ref name="mid-day1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/nora-fatehi-suffers-a-wardrobe-malfunction-on-baahubali-set/16315159|title=Nora Fatehi suffers a wardrobe malfunction on 'Baahubali' set – Entertainment|date=23 July 2015|work=Midday|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723072608/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/nora-fatehi-suffers-a-wardrobe-malfunction-on-baahubali-set/16315159 |archive-date=23 July 2015}}</ref>
* Scarlett Mellish Wilson as dancer in orange blouse in song "Manohari"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Prabhas-is-shy-and-extremely-humble-Scarlett-Wilson/articleshow/46885576.cms|title=Prabhas is shy and extremely humble: Scarlett Wilson |date=16 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416083956/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Prabhas-is-shy-and-extremely-humble-Scarlett-Wilson/articleshow/46885576.cms |archive-date=16 April 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
*[[S. S. Rajamouli]], as the spirit seller before the song "Manohari"

== Production ==
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| quote = I was about 7 years old when I started reading comics called ''Amar Chitra Katha'' that are published in India. They're not about a superhero, but they encompass all the stories of India, the folklore, the mythology, everything. But most of these stories are about Indian historical figures. I was fascinated by the forts, the battles, the kings, I'm only used to read those stories but I kept telling those stories to my friends in my own way.
| source = — Rajamouli, on the inspiration for making ''Baahubali''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/08/27/an-interview-with-baahubali-director-ss-rajamouli-the-beginning/|title=An Interview With 'Baahubali' Director SS Rajamouli: The Beginning|work=Forbes|date=27 Aug 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009101647/http://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/08/27/an-interview-with-baahubali-director-ss-rajamouli-the-beginning/ |archive-date= 9 October 2015}}</ref>
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''Baahubali: The Beginning'' was produced in [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]],<ref name="tollymovie">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39777539 |title=Bahubali 2: South Indian epic film sees fans troll Bollywood |access-date=9 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504205126/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39777539 |archive-date= 4 May 2017 |work=BBC News |date=3 May 2017 }}</ref> the centre of [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language films in India and was filmed in both Telugu and [[Tamil Language|Tamil]] languages simultaneously.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Pillai |first=Sreedhar |date=2 July 2016 |title=Hollywood's Tamil conquest |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Hollywood%E2%80%99s-Tamil-conquest/article14466918.ece |website=The Hindu |via=}}</ref> {{As of|2015|07}}, the film series was considered the [[List of most expensive Indian films#Back-to-back film productions|most expensive]] in India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33460642|title=India's 'most expensive' film Baahubali hits cinemas|date=10 July 2015|work=BBC News|access-date=11 May 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref>

=== Development ===
Director [[S. S. Rajamouli]] revealed that Baahubali is inspired by the epic [[Mahabharata]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=For Baahubali, I turned to Mahabharata for inspiration: SS Rajamouli|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/for-baahubali-i-turned-to-mahabharata-for-inspiration-ss-rajamouli/story-cPGAZLuXvGmFG7po31cjTJ.html|date=2 June 2015|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=4 May 2020}}</ref> [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]], the screenwriter and Rajamouli's father who wrote stories for most of Rajamouli's films, once again penned the story for [[Baahubali (film series)|Baahubali]]. Vijayendra Prasad revealed that Sivagami has shades of both [[Kunti]] and [[Kaikeyi]] while Devasena is a warrior like [[Sita]]. He further added that he sees Baahubali as the story of Sivagami and Devasena.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-18 |title=Why did Katappa Kill Baahubali? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/vijayendra-prasad-why-did-katappa-kill-baahubali-5100373/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> He was also inspired by tales of [[Chandamama]] and [[Amar Chitra Katha]] comics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=TS |first=Sudhir |date=2015-07-21 |title=Baahubali and Bajrangi Bhaijaan writer reveals his secrets |url=https://www.dailyo.in/arts/bajrangi-bhaijaan-baahubali-vijayendra-prasad-100-crore/story/1/5107.html |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=DailyO}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghosh |first=Devarsi |date=2017-04-20 |title=Writers, artists and dreamers: Meet Baahubali's unsung heroes |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/baahubali-2-full-coverage/story/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-vijayendra-prasad-sabu-cyril-peter-hein-972566-2017-04-20 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Baahubali Writer KV Vijayendra Prasad Interview {{!}} HMTV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afeamjHrlC4&t=112s |language=en |access-date=2022-06-03}}</ref>

In February 2011, S. S. Rajamouli announced that [[Prabhas]] would star in his upcoming movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhas-rajamouli-film-announced-news-telugu-lcuk8vighjfsi.html|title=Prabhas-Rajamouli film announced|work=Sify|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924192657/http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhas-rajamouli-film-announced-news-telugu-lcuk8vighjfsi.html |archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead|date=25 July 2015}}</ref> In January 2013, he announced that the working title was ''Baahubali''. Actual film production started at [[Orvakal Rock Garden, Kurnool|Rock Gardens]] in [[Kurnool]] on 6 July 2013. The waterfall scenes were shot at [[Athirappilly Falls]] in [[Kerala]], huge sets for the [[Mahishmati]] kingdom were constructed at [[Ramoji Film City]] in [[Hyderabad]], and the snow episodes in the film were shot in [[Bulgaria]]. The film boasts of one year pre-production work wherein 15,000 storyboard sketches for the film were created—the highest for any Indian Film as of this date. More than 90 percent of the film had visually enhanced shots and, according to the producer, more than 600 VFX artists worked for the film from 18 facilities around the world led by [[Makuta VFX]] and Firefly in Hyderabad, [[Prasad Studios]] in Hyderabad and Chennai, [[Annapurna Studios]] in Hyderabad, [[Tau Films]], and Dancing Digital Animation and Macrograph in South Korea. [[Makuta VFX]] which had prior experience of working with [[S.S.Rajamouli]] was chosen as principal visual effects studio. The cinematography of the movie was done by KK Senthil Kumar for 380 days using [[Arri Alexa]] XT camera with Master Prime lens. This marked Rajamouli's first film using digital imagery.{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}}

Most of the film was shot in [[ArriRaw]] format in 4:3 aspect ratio while ArriRaw 16.9 was used for slow motion shots at 120 fps. Open Gate format, which can use the full 3.4K sensor in the camera to produce frames larger than the standard ArriRaw format, was tapped in to get the maximum image quality in VFX shots.<ref>{{cite web|title=ARRI Group: Alexa on the biggest ever Indian movie |url=https://www.arri.com/camera/alexa/news/news/alexa-on-the-biggest-ever-indian-movie/ |website=www.arri.com |access-date=10 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816132530/https://www.arri.com/camera/alexa/news/news/alexa-on-the-biggest-ever-indian-movie/ |archive-date=16 August 2016 }}</ref> Production designer [[Sabu Cyril]] created 10,000 different kinds of [[weaponry]] including swords, helmets and armour required for the soldiers. To make the swords lightweight, [[Carbon fiber reinforced polymer|carbon-fibre]] was used instead of steel.<ref>{{Cite news|title = I felt I was in a factory|url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/i-felt-i-was-in-a-factory/article7434017.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 17 July 2015|access-date = 19 October 2015|issn = 0971-751X}}</ref> 3D printing technology was used to create the head of the 100-foot Bhallaladeva statue in the movie.<ref name=":1" /> Flexi foam was used to make lightweight armour with the look of leather.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/my-inspirations-are-drawn-from-nature-and-school-days/|title=My inspirations are drawn from nature and school days|date=25 October 2015|work=[[The Navhind Times]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025135456/http://www.navhindtimes.in/my-inspirations-are-drawn-from-nature-and-school-days/ |archive-date=25 October 2015 }}</ref> [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] was chosen as [[visual effects]] supervisor, and [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]] was the editor. P. M. Satheesh was the sound designer and [[Peter Hein]] was responsible for the action sequences. The costume designers were Rama Rajamouli and Prasanthi Tipirneni. The line producer was M. M. Srivalli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/line-producer/sri-valli-mm|title=Tollywood Line Producer Sri Valli Mm Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u}}</ref>
=== Visual effects ===
National Award winner [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] was roped in as [[Visual effects supervisor]] for ''[[Baahubali (film series)|Baahubali]]''. [[Makuta VFX]] which is based out of Hyderabad was chosen as principal visual effects studio and was responsible for more than 50% of the computer-generated imagery in the film.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JfFIpyQUGc|title=The Magic Of Baahubali Decoded – Pete Draper's Exclusive Interview On Its Visual Effects # 17|work=Youtube|date=28 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314203640/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JfFIpyQUGc |archive-date=14 March 2016 }}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=June 2019}} The majority of work done by Makuta involved bringing the 1500 foot waterfall to life, creating mountains and landscapes including the kingdom of [[Mahishmati]], with its massive temples and courtyards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Srinivas Mohan believes 'Baahubali' is the new benchmark for visual effects in Indian cinema |url=http://www.thegraphicslate.com/vfx-sfx/people-vfx-sfx/srinivas-mohan-believes-baahubali-is-the-new-benchmark-for-visual-effects-in-indian-cinema/2015/07 |website=The Graphic Slate |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031134011/http://www.thegraphicslate.com/vfx-sfx/people-vfx-sfx/srinivas-mohan-believes-baahubali-is-the-new-benchmark-for-visual-effects-in-indian-cinema/2015/07 |archive-date=31 October 2015 }}</ref> Creating the waterfall took nearly two years as Makuta dealt with complexity in [[fluid dynamics]] and [[simulation]]s. Manuka claimed each frame of the waterfall sequence was treated as creating a new set and employed a different set of methodology.<ref name=":0" />{{Better source needed|date=June 2019}}

Firefly Creative Studio of Hyderabad worked primarily on the avalanche and the war sequences, which account for nearly 25 minutes of the film. Firefly Creative was also involved in creating underwater VFX shots and in establishing backstories for [[Kalakeyas|Kalakeya]] characters. [[Tau Films]] was responsible for creating the CGI bison, while [[Prasad EFX]] from Hyderabad was responsible for some shots in pre and post battle episodes involving digital multiplication. Prasad also created a 3D image of Kattappa and mapped his head onto a duplicate actor in one of the scenes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150721/entertainment-tollywood/article/meet-baahubali%E2%80%99s-vfx-team|title=Meet Baahubali's VFX team|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407103312/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150721/entertainment-tollywood/article/meet-baahubali%E2%80%99s-vfx-team |archive-date= 7 April 2016 }}</ref>

Srushti VFX from Hyderabad was involved in digitally creating some of the shots in the war sequence along with Firefly Studios.<ref>{{cite web|title = About {{!}} Srushti VFX|url = http://srushtivfx.com/about/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151012070721/http://srushtivfx.com/about/|url-status=dead|archive-date = 12 October 2015|website = srushtivfx.com|access-date = 19 October 2015}}</ref> [[Annapurna Studios]] from Hyderabad was chosen as [[digital intermediate]] partner for the film which is responsible for generating the digital feed with the best colour and audio for editing. For the first time in Indian movies, [[Academy Color Encoding System]] workflows were implemented along with [[Infinitely Scalable Information Storage]] keeping in mind the scale of digitally enhanced shots in the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baahubali, With Hollywood Level VFX, is Breaking Not Just Box Office Records |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/baahubali-with-hollywood-level-vfx-is-breaking-not-just-box-office-records-781219 |publisher=NDTV Movies |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029210608/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/baahubali-with-hollywood-level-vfx-is-breaking-not-just-box-office-records-781219 |archive-date=29 October 2015 }}</ref> [[Arka Media Works]], production company of ''Baahubali'', teamed up with [[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]] to use the state of the art FirePro [[GPU]]s W9100 and W8100 during post production.<ref>{{cite web|title=AMD Graphics Help Deliver Amazing Big Screen Wonders to Baahubali: The Beginning |url=https://www.amd.com/en-us/press-releases/Pages/amd-graphics-help-2015sep16.aspx |website=www.amd.com |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003041653/http://www.amd.com/en-us/press-releases/Pages/amd-graphics-help-2015sep16.aspx |archive-date= 3 October 2015 }}</ref>

In an interview with Quartz, the co-founder of Makuta VFX stated, "Most of ''Baahubali'' was developed in Hyderabad, home to [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]], and used local talent. It was principally a homegrown feature produced by homegrown talent."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://qz.com/454478/this-little-known-hyderabadi-studio-made-baahubali-a-visual-spectacle|title=This little-known Hyderabadi studio made Baahubali a visual spectacle – Quartz|work=qz.com|date=16 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023121309/http://qz.com/454478/this-little-known-hyderabadi-studio-made-baahubali-a-visual-spectacle/ |archive-date=23 October 2015 }}</ref>

=== Kiliki language ===

{{Main|Kiliki language}}

The fictional language Kiliki (also referred to as Kilikili) spoken by the Kalakeyas, a ferocious warrior tribe, was created by [[Madhan Karky]] for the film. It is said to be the first fictional language to be created for Indian film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/baahubali-does-a-lord-of-the-rings-the-film-establishes-a-new-language-called-kilikili-2339430.html |title=Baahubali does a Lord of the Rings! The film establishes a new language called Kilikili – Firstpost |date=14 July 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220192733/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/baahubali-does-a-lord-of-the-rings-the-film-establishes-a-new-language-called-kilikili-2339430.html |archive-date=20 December 2016 }}</ref>

While Karky was pursuing a PhD in Australia, he took up a part-time job of teaching and baby-sitting children. During one such interaction, he thought it would be fun to create a new language that could be easily grasped. Basic words were first made up and opposites were represented by word reversals – me was ''min'' and you was ''nim''. The language, with 100 words, was called "Click" to highlight its simplicity. This formed the foundation for [[Kiliki language|Kiliki]].<ref>{{cite web |title=5 Sentences And Their Translations in Kiliki, The Fictitious Language Used In 'Baahubali' |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/07/14/5-sentences-and-their-translations-in-kiliki-the-fictitious-lan/ |website=Huffington Post India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114084143/http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/07/14/5-sentences-and-their-translations-in-kiliki-the-fictitious-lan/ |archive-date=14 November 2016 |access-date=21 April 2017 }}</ref>
* Kilikili consists of at least 750 words and more than 40 concrete grammar rules.
* It was designed to be an intuitive language: Karky said he used hard consonants and soft consonants depending on the nature of the words' meanings.
* The language was created keeping in mind that the Kalakeya warriors had to be portrayed as terrifying brutes.
* The language sounds the same in all the versions – Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam – of ''Baahubali''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.saddahaq.com/welcome-to-new-language-kilikili-from-baahubali |title=Welcome to new language 'Kilikili' from Baahubali|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114003847/https://www.saddahaq.com/welcome-to-new-language-kilikili-from-baahubali |archive-date=14 November 2016 |access-date=21 April 2017 }}</ref>
On 21 February 2020, on the occasion of [[International Mother Language Day]], Rajamouli launched the official website of Kiliki language. He called the language as "world's youngest and easiest language."<ref>{{Cite web|title=SS Rajamouli launches 'KiLiKi' website; calls it the world's youngest and easiest language |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-launches-kiliki-website-calls-it-the-worlds-youngest-and-easiest-language/articleshow/74237605.cms|access-date=12 June 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main|Baahubali: The Beginning (soundtrack)}}
Rajamouli's cousin [[M. M. Keeravani]] composed the music and background score for this film and the sound supervision was done by [[Kalyan Koduri]].<ref name="Baahubali next after war">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Baahubalis-next-schedule-starts-tomorrow/articleshow/33964091.cms |title=Baahubali's next schedule starts tomorrow |work=The Times of India |date=19 April 2014 |access-date=19 July 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703055054/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Baahubalis-next-schedule-starts-tomorrow/articleshow/33964091.cms |archive-date= 3 July 2015 }}</ref> The Telugu version of the soundtrack album was released on 31 May 2015,<ref>{{Citation|title=Baahubali – The Beginning Jukebox {{!}} Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana,Tamannaah Bhatia {{!}} M M Keeravani|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7sSjAwORp0| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/s7sSjAwORp0| archive-date=30 October 2021|language=en|access-date=20 October 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Baahubali – The Beginning (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by M.M. Keeravani|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/baahubali-beginning-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1176198957|language=en-gb|access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref> at the [[Sri Venkateswara University Ground]]s. The album of the film's Tamil version was released on 7 June 2015,<ref>{{Citation|title=Baahubali – The Beginning (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by M.M. Keeravani|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/baahubali-beginning-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1176191411|language=en-gb|access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref> while the soundtrack of the Hindi and Malayalam versions, were released on 21 June and 1 July respectively.<ref>{{Citation|title=Baahubali (Malayalam) – All songs audio JukeBox|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zb8nqhxnEg| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/4Zb8nqhxnEg| archive-date=30 October 2021|language=en|access-date=20 October 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Baahubali – The Beginning (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by M.M. Keeravani|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/baahubali-beginning-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1436070242|language=en-gb|access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref>

== Release ==
[[File:Baahubali cast.jpg|thumb|The cast of ''Baahubali'' at the trailer launch of the film]]
The release of ''The Beginning'' was postponed many times for several reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahubali-first-week-box-office-collection-rajamoulis-film-grosses-rs-250-cr-7-639530 |title='Baahubali' ('Bahubali') First Week Box Office Collection: Rajamouli's Film Grosses Rs 255 Cr in 7 Days |work=International Business Times |date=17 July 2015 |access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref>

=== Screenings and statistics ===
The film was released on 10 July 2015 in 4,000 screens worldwide in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam languages. A record number of 1600 screens in Telugu, 1500 screens in Hindi, 350 in Tamil and 225 screens in Malayalam were booked for the release.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Baahubali: A marketing magnum opus |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/baahubali-release/article7386627.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=4 July 2015 |access-date=11 October 2015 |issn=0971-751X |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402175616/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/baahubali-release/article7386627.ece |archive-date= 2 April 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/baahubali-becomes-the-first-ever-hindi-dubbed-film-to-release-in-over-1500-screens-across-india/|title=Baahubali becomes the first ever Hindi dubbed film to release in over 1500 screens across India! – Bollywood News & Gossip, Movie Reviews, Trailers & Videos|work=Bollywood Life|date=1 July 2015| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028072220/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/baahubali-becomes-the-first-ever-hindi-dubbed-film-to-release-in-over-1500-screens-across-india/ |archive-date=28 October 2015 }}</ref> The film was released in the USA a day earlier by BlueSky Cinemas in 135 screens.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bahubali set to hit 4,000 screens on July 10 |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/bahubali-set-to-hit-4-000-screens-on-july-10-115070700308_1.html |access-date=11 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011154947/http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/bahubali-set-to-hit-4-000-screens-on-july-10-115070700308_1.html |archive-date=11 October 2015 |newspaper=Business Standard India |date=8 July 2015 |last1=Kanth |first1=K. Rajani }}</ref> A premier show was also held on 9 July at Prasads IMAX [[Hyderabad]]. The film's release in Kerala was hindered by the shutdown of a number of theatres due to the piracy issue of the Malayalm film [[Premam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rajamouli-baahubali-no-release-kerala-anushka-shetty-prabhas.html |title=Fans unhappy as 'Baahubali' has limited release in Kerala |newspaper=Malayala Manorama |date=10 July 2015 |access-date=22 July 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713012317/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rajamouli-baahubali-no-release-kerala-anushka-shetty-prabhas.html |archive-date=13 July 2015 }}</ref> and released in only a few theatres. The international version of the film (20 minutes shorter than the original one) was screened at [[Busan International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=30 August 2015|title='Baahubali' to be screened at Busan Film Festival|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/baahubali-to-be-screened-at-busan-film-festival-115083000352_1.html|access-date=25 August 2020}}</ref> Producers announced plans to release the film in China in November 2015 by E Stars Films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/indian-blockbuster-baahubali-secures-china-release-with-e-stars-exclusive-1201592129/ |title='Baahubali' Secures China Release With E Stars|date=13 September 2015|work=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017044920/http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/indian-blockbuster-baahubali-secures-china-release-with-e-stars-exclusive-1201592129/ |archive-date=17 October 2015 }}</ref> The producer, [[Shobu Yarlagadda]], revealed his plans to release the movie in Latin America, Germany and European countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-indian-blockbuster-baahubali-sells-to-japan-1201609640/ |title=Busan: Indian Blockbuster 'Baahubali' Sells to Japan |author=Ramachandran, Naman |work=Variety |date=4 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007185854/http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-indian-blockbuster-baahubali-sells-to-japan-1201609640/ |archive-date= 7 October 2015 }}</ref> Arka International made arrangements to release the movie in [[Germany]] and 70 other territories.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian blockbuster 'Baahubali' sold to Germany |url=http://www.screendaily.com/news/distribution/indian-blockbuster-baahubali-sold-to-germany/5099063.article?blocktitle=LATEST-FILM-NEWS-HEADLINES&contentID=42422 |website=www.screendaily.com |access-date=20 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122090140/http://www.screendaily.com/news/distribution/indian-blockbuster-baahubali-sold-to-germany/5099063.article?blocktitle=LATEST-FILM-NEWS-HEADLINES&contentID=42422 |archive-date=22 January 2016 }}</ref>

As the sequel ''[[Baahubali: The Conclusion]]'' was released on 28 April 2017, the producers and distributors re-released the first part (Hindi) on 7 April 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42022/re-release-of-baahubali-the-beginning-date-confirmed|title=Re-release of Baahubali – The Beginning date confirmed|date=1 April 2017|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2 April 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> The film was screened at various film festivals like ''Open Cinema Strand'' of [[Busan International Film Festival]], Indian Film Festival The Hague,<ref>{{cite web|title=Busan: Final 'Baahubali' Aims to Be Bigger, More Emotional |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/s-s-rajamouli-baahubali-aims-to-be-bigger-more-emotional-1201610015/ |website=Variety |access-date=22 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018133622/http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/s-s-rajamouli-baahubali-aims-to-be-bigger-more-emotional-1201610015/ |archive-date=18 October 2015 |date=5 October 2015 }}</ref> [[Sitges Film Festival]] in [[Spain]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Sitges Film Festival " Baahubali – The Beginning |url=http://sitgesfilmfestival.com/eng/film/?id=10003810 |website=sitgesfilmfestival.com |access-date=22 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020021606/http://sitgesfilmfestival.com/eng/film/?id=10003810 |archive-date=20 October 2015 }}</ref> [[Utopiales]] Film Festival in [[France]],<ref>{{cite web|title = Baahubali : the beginning {{!}} Utopiales • International Festival of science fiction of Nantes|url = http://www.utopiales.org/en/baahubali-beginning|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160131092459/http://www.utopiales.org/en/baahubali-beginning|url-status=dead|archive-date = 31 January 2016|website = www.utopiales.org|access-date = 10 November 2015}}</ref> [[Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards|Golden Horse Film Festival]] in [[Taipei]], [[Taiwan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=2015 台北金馬影展 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival {{!}} 巴霍巴利王：創始之初 |url=http://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/film/programme/films/detail/1350?search_year=2015&ghff_id=220 |website=www.goldenhorse.org.tw |access-date=10 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131173650/http://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/film/programme/films/detail/1350?search_year=2015&ghff_id=220 |archive-date=31 January 2016 }}</ref> [[Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival]] in [[Estonia]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Baahubali: The Beginning — Special Screenings — Black Nights Film Festival Nov 13 – 29 nov 2015 |url=http://2015.poff.ee/eng/films/programmes.p/special-screenings/baahubali-the-beginning |website=2015.poff.ee |access-date=13 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114054522/http://2015.poff.ee/eng/films/programmes.p/special-screenings/baahubali-the-beginning |archive-date=14 November 2015 }}</ref> [[:fr:L'Étrange Festival|L'Etrange International Film Festival]] in [[Paris]],<ref>{{cite web |title=L'Étrange Festival – XXIe édition – Du 3 au 13 septembre 2015 – Baahubali: The Beginning |url=http://www.etrangefestival.com/2015/fr/film/baahubali_the_beginning |website=www.etrangefestival.com |access-date=6 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305113415/http://www.etrangefestival.com/2015/fr/film/baahubali_the_beginning |archive-date=5 March 2016 }}</ref> Five Flavours Film Festival in [[Poland]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Festiwal Filmowy Pięć Smaków – Bahubali: Początek |url=http://www.piecsmakow.pl/film.do?id=130 |website=www.piecsmakow.pl |access-date=6 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202044038/http://www.piecsmakow.pl/film.do?id=130 |archive-date= 2 February 2016 }}</ref> [[Hawaii International Film Festival]] in [[Honolulu]], [[Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival]] in [[Brussels, Belgium]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fitnhit.com/news/baahubali-screened-brussels-international-fantastic-film-festival/64181/ |title=Baahubali To Be Screened at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival |work=FitnHit.com |access-date=27 October 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005043842/http://fitnhit.com/news/baahubali-screened-brussels-international-fantastic-film-festival/64181/ |archive-date=5 October 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=BAAHUBALI-THE BEGINNING – 2015 HIFF Fall Festival |url=http://program.hiff.org/films/detail/baahubali_the_beginning_2015 |website=program.hiff.org |access-date=15 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117185634/http://program.hiff.org/films/detail/baahubali_the_beginning_2015 |archive-date=17 November 2015 }}</ref> [[Cannes Film Festival]] in [[France]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/baahubali-the-beginning-team-heads-to-cannes-2792127/ |title=Baahubali: The Beginning team heads to Cannes |date=9 May 2016 |work=The Indian Express |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510233017/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/baahubali-the-beginning-team-heads-to-cannes-2792127/ |archive-date=10 May 2016 }}</ref> [[Transilvania International Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tiff.ro/en/film/baahubali-beginning |title=Baahubali: The Beginning |website=tiff.ro |access-date=6 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604092833/http://tiff.ro/en/film/baahubali-beginning |archive-date= 4 June 2016 }}</ref> in [[Romania]], [[Le Grand Rex]] in [[Paris]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia=19555064&cfilm=238311.html |title=La Légende de Baahubali : 1ère Partie Bande-annonce VO |website=AlloCiné |access-date=6 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525104709/http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia%3D19555064%26cfilm%3D238311.html |archive-date=25 May 2016 }}</ref> Kurja Polt Horror Film Festival, Festival de Lacamo, [[8th BRICS summit]], and the 2016 ''Indian Panorama'' section of the [[International Film Festival of India]], [[Goa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/writereaddata/IP_press_release_2016_Final.pdf |title=INDIAN PANORAMA SELECTIONS FOR 47TH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA, 2016 PRESS RELEASE |work=dff.nic |access-date=11 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112080152/http://dff.nic.in/writereaddata/IP_press_release_2016_Final.pdf |archive-date=12 November 2016 }}</ref> The international version of the film was released in [[China]], [[Japan]], [[Korea]], [[Taiwan]], [[Indonesia]], [[Thailand]], [[Vietnam]], [[Laos]], [[Cambodia]], [[Myanmar]], [[Philippines]], Timor-Leste, and some European and Latin American countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Busan: 'Baahubali' to Release in Seven More Territories via MVP Entertainment |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-baahubali-to-release-in-seven-more-territories-via-mvp-entertainment-1201612830/ |website=Variety |access-date=22 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101045510/http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-baahubali-to-release-in-seven-more-territories-via-mvp-entertainment-1201612830/ |archive-date= 1 November 2015 }}</ref> 

=== Marketing ===
The movie was marketed by a Mumbai-based company named Spice PR owned by [[Prabhat Choudhary]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/us-baahubali-achievement-content-foresight-prabhat-choudhary/ |title=For us, Baahubali is an achievement of the content and foresight – Prabhat Choudhary |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref> The popular statement 'Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyun maara?' was also coined by Prabhat Choudhary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/prabhat-choudhary-tells-us-what-makes-him-bollywood-s-most-influential-publicist/|title=Prabhat Choudhary Tells Us What Makes Him Bollywood's Most Influential Publicist|date=28 June 2019}}</ref> Marketing of the film started two years before the shoot by S. S. Rajamouli with the audition campaign in Facebook and YouTube. A number of short promotional [[making-of]] videos were released on ArkaMediaworks YouTube channel and the team unveiled first look posters and videos featuring the film's lead stars on the occasions of their birthdays. The film used an [[augmented reality]] application to play the trailer on smart phones and tablets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baahubalimovie.com/2014/02/rev-eye-with-baahubali-at-comic-con.html |title=Baahubali Motion Print |publisher=reveye.in |date=7 February 2014 |access-date=21 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017082816/http://www.baahubalimovie.com/2014/02/rev-eye-with-baahubali-at-comic-con.html |archive-date=17 October 2014 }}</ref> The crown used by the character of Baahubali in the film was exhibited at Comic Con, Hyderabad, as a part of the film's promotion. A [[cosplay]] event was held in which chosen winners were given a chance to visit the sets of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/tollywood-debuts-in-comic-con/article6489522.ece |title=Tollywood debuts in Comic Con |work=The Hindu |date=10 October 2014 |access-date=24 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204141129/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/tollywood-debuts-in-comic-con/article6489522.ece |archive-date= 4 December 2014 }}</ref> The film's unit also launched a WhatsApp messenger to give regular updates about the film to the subscribers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2014/get-baahubali-updates-on-whatsapp-164908.html |title=Get Baahubali Updates on Whatsapp! |work=The Hindu |date=19 November 2014 |access-date=24 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141122072809/http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2014/get-baahubali-updates-on-whatsapp-164908.html |archive-date=22 November 2014 }}</ref> On 22 July 2015, ''[[Guinness World Records]]'' approved the poster created during the audio launch of ''Baahubali'' in [[Kochi]] on 1 July 2015 as the world's largest poster.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=This Is What the World Biggest Movie Poster Looks Like |url=http://time.com/3970104/worlds-biggest-movie-poster-baahubali/ |date=23 July 2015 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |access-date=22 October 2015 |first=Jacob |last=Shamsian |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012222330/http://time.com/3970104/worlds-biggest-movie-poster-baahubali/ |archive-date=12 October 2015 }}</ref> The poster has an area of 4,793.65 m2 (51,598.21 ft2) and it was created by Global United Media Company Pvt Ltd.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/bahubali-poster-makes-guinness-world-records/ |location=Hyderabad, India |work=TNP LIVE |title=Guinness World Records Makes Tollywood Proud |date=24 July 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724225936/http://www.telangananewspaper.com/bahubali-poster-makes-guinness-world-records/ |archive-date=24 July 2015 }}</ref> This record was later broken by a 5,969.61 m2  poster for the film ''[[MSG-2 The Messenger]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-poster |location=Sirsa, India |work=Guinness World Records online |title=Largest poster in the world |date=7 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002063800/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-poster |archive-date= 2 October 2015 }}</ref>

Producers announced plans to create a film museum at [[Ramoji Film City]] in Hyderabad to showcase the weapons, armour, and costumes used by actors in the film. The museum would be the first of its kind for any Indian movie.<ref name="hollywoodreporter1">{{cite web|last=Bhushan|first=Nyay|date=15 July 2015 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/baahubali-5-things-indian-blockbuster-808778|title='Baahubali': 5 Things on Indian Blockbuster] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909231422/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/baahubali-5-things-indian-blockbuster-808778|archive-date=9 September 2015|work=Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> The film's website hosts merchandise which includes apparel, accessories, and film collectibles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baahubali Official Merchandise – Baahubali |url=http://shop.baahubali.com |website=shop.baahubali.com |access-date=13 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929071036/http://shop.baahubali.com/ |archive-date=29 September 2015 }}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
In early July 2014, for the first part of the film, the region distribution rights for Karnataka and [[Ceded districts|Ceded]] (Rayalaseema) were sold to a distributor{{Which one|date=June 2019}} for {{INRConvert|230|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Baahubali-sets-a-new-record-in-Karnataka-and-Ceded-region/articleshow/37718359.cms|title=Baahubali sets a new record in Karnataka and Ceded region |website=The Times of India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703190000/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Baahubali-sets-a-new-record-in-Karnataka-and-Ceded-region/articleshow/37718359.cms|archive-date=3 July 2015|url-status=live|access-date=22 October 2015}}</ref> At the same time, The film's Nizam region theatrical distribution rights were purchased by [[Dil Raju]] for {{INRConvert|250|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=IndiaGlitz – Baahubali Nizam rights bought by Dil Raju for a whopping price – Telugu Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/baahubali-Nizam-Rights-Bought-By-Dil-Raju-For-A-Whopping-Price-telugu-news-109935 |website=www.indiaglitz.com |access-date=22 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822222829/http://www.indiaglitz.com/baahubali-Nizam-Rights-Bought-By-Dil-Raju-For-A-Whopping-Price-telugu-news-109935 |archive-date=22 August 2015 }}</ref> Though he did not confirm the price, Dil Raju said in an interview to ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' that he purchased the first part's Nizam region rights and added that he would acquire the rights of the second part also for this region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140706/entertainment-tollywood/article/dil-raju%E2%80%99s-rs-25crore-buy |title=Dil Raju's Rs 25 crore buy |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=6 July 2014 |access-date=20 July 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707062753/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140706/entertainment-tollywood/article/dil-raju%E2%80%99s-rs-25crore-buy |archive-date= 7 July 2014 }}</ref> BlueSky Cinemas, Inc. acquired the theatrical screening and distribution rights in United States and Canada.<ref>{{cite web|title=IndiaGlitz – Bahubali Overseas by BlueSky – Telugu Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/Bahubali-overseas-by-bluesky-telugu-news-111773 |website=www.indiaglitz.com |access-date=22 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042652/http://www.indiaglitz.com/Bahubali-overseas-by-bluesky-telugu-news-111773 |archive-date=24 September 2015 }}</ref>

The Telugu version of the film was presented by [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|K. Raghavendra Rao]], Tamil version by [[Studio Green|K.E. Gnanavel Raja]], [[Sri Thenandal Films]] and [[UV Creations]], [[Karan Johar]] presented the [[Hindi]] version<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/iLQ6tlvTgUuhCsLrM6nh3N/How-Rana-Daggubati-helped-take-Baahubali-2-across-India.html|title=How Rana Daggubati helped take 'Baahubali 2' across India|first=Lata|last=Jha|date=1 June 2017}}</ref> and Global United Media presented the [[Malayalam]] theatrical version. Twin Co, an international film distributor in Japan, acquired the screening rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahubali-set-release-japan-twin-co-acquires-its-distribution-rights-649180 |title='Baahubali (Bahubali)' set to release in Japan; Twin Co acquires its distribution rights |date=5 October 2015 |work=International Business Times, India Edition |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005200644/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahubali-set-release-japan-twin-co-acquires-its-distribution-rights-649180 |archive-date= 5 October 2015 }}</ref> MVP Entertainment is set to release the movie in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-baahubali-to-release-in-seven-more-territories-via-mvp-entertainment-1201612830/ |title='Baahubali' to Release in Seven More Territories via MVP|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101045510/http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-baahubali-to-release-in-seven-more-territories-via-mvp-entertainment-1201612830/ |archive-date= 1 November 2015|work=Variety|date=7 October 2015}}</ref> Sun Distribution acquired the distribution rights of the movie in Latin American countries while Creative Century Entertainment got the rights for Taiwan. In Korea, the movie is scheduled to be released via Entermode Corp.<ref>{{cite web|title=AFM: Sun Buys Latin America on Indian Hit 'Baahubali' |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/sun-buys-latin-america-on-indian-hit-baahubali-1201636194/ |website=Variety |access-date=8 November 2015 |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112003919/http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/sun-buys-latin-america-on-indian-hit-baahubali-1201636194/ |archive-date=12 November 2015 }}</ref>
=== Controversy ===
The Tamil version of the film faced a controversy relating to a word used in the film. On 22 July 2015, activists of [[Dalit]] group Puratchi Pulikal Iyakkam hurled petrol bombs outside the 'Tamil, Jaya' multiplex in Madurai screening the Tamil version of the film. The [[Dalit]] group Puratchi Pulikal Iyakkam protested against the movie over the inclusion of the word 'pagadai' (gambler). Members of the group claimed the words, used by caste Hindus to address members of the [[Arunthathiyar]] Dalit sub-caste, are considered derogatory against Dalits. Dialogue writer of Tamil version, [[Madhan Karky]] issued an apology for offending Dalits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dalit Party Members Hurls Bomb on Baahubali Theatre |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Dalit-Party-Members-Hurls-Bomb-on-Baahubali-Theatre/2015/07/23/article2935377.ece |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=22 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113003338/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Dalit-Party-Members-Hurls-Bomb-on-Baahubali-Theatre/2015/07/23/article2935377.ece |archive-date=13 November 2015 }}</ref>

=== Home media ===
Arka Media Works gave the satellite rights to [[Star Maa]] and the [[Malayalam]] dubbed version was also given the satellite rights to [[Mazhavil Manorama]]. The [[Tamil Language|Tamil]] version was given to [[Jaya TV]]. The [[Kannada]] dubbed version was given to [[Colors Kannada]]. The [[Hindi]] dubbed version was given the satellite rights to [[Sony Max]]. The [[Odia language|Odia]] dubbed version of this movie was given to [[Zee Sarthak]]. The [[Bhojpuri]] dubbed version of the movie was later given to [[Bhojpuri Cinema TV|Bhojpuri Cinema]]. The [[Marathi language|Marathi]] dubbed version of this movie was given to [[Shemaroo Marathibana]]. The [[Bengali language|Bengali]] dubbed version of this movie was given to [[Enterr10 Bangla]].

[[Netflix]] acquired the digital rights for streaming all languages of the film.

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
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==== India ====
Deepanjana Pal of ''[[Firstpost]]'' called it "Rajamouli's tour de force", terming it as "elaborate, well-choreographed and [having] some breathtaking moments." [[Prabhas]] and [[Rana Daggubati|Dagubatti]] are both in their elements as the warriors who approach warfare in two distinctive styles. The outcome of the battle is no surprise, but there are enough clever tactics and twists to keep the audience hooked. The biggest surprise, however, lies in the film's final shot, which gives you a glimpse into the sequel that will come out next year."<ref>{{cite web|title=Bahubali review: With hunky heroes and great battle scenes, SS Rajamouli's fantasy film is epic – Firstpost |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/bahubali-review-hunky-heroes-great-battle-scenes-ss-rajamoulis-fantasy-film-epic-2335958.html |access-date=1 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150730121835/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/bahubali-review-hunky-heroes-great-battle-scenes-ss-rajamoulis-fantasy-film-epic-2335958.html |archive-date=30 July 2015 }}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee of ''[[NDTV India]]'' rated the film with three stars out of five and stated, "The spectacular universe that the film conjures up is filled with magic, but the larger-than-life characters that populate its extraordinary expanse do not belong to any known mythic landscape. To that extent, ''Baahubali'', driven by the titular superhero who pulls off mind-boggling feats both in love and in war, throws up many a surprise that isn't altogether meaningless."<ref>{{cite web|title=Baahubali Movie Review |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/baahubali-movie-review-1150 |publisher=NDTV Movies |access-date=1 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717063532/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/baahubali-movie-review-1150 |archive-date=17 July 2015 }}</ref>

Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' praised the film: "Right from its opening frames, ''Baahubali'' holds out many promises: of adventure and romance, love and betrayal, valour and weakness. And it delivers magnificently on each of them. This is full-tilt, fully-assured filmmaking of a very high order. ''Baahubali'' is simply spectacular."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/baahubali-movie-review-s-s-rajamouli/ |title=Baahubali review: S S Rajamouli's film holds out many promises|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711125008/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/baahubali-movie-review-s-s-rajamouli/ |archive-date=11 July 2015 |work=The Indian Express |date=12 July 2015}}</ref> In her review for ''[[The Hindu]]'', Sangeetha Devi Dundoo wrote, "The war formations that form a chunk of the latter portions of the film are the best we've seen in Indian cinema so far. These portions are spectacular and show the technical finesse of the cinematographer (K.K. Senthil Kumar) and the visual effects teams. The waterfall, the mystical forests and water bodies above the cliffs and the lead pair escaping an avalanche all add to the spectacle. Give into its magic, without drawing comparisons to Hollywood flicks."<ref>{{cite news|title = Baahubali: A little more, a little less|url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/baahubali-review-a-little-more-a-little-less/article7407650.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 10 July 2015|access-date = 1 August 2015|issn = 0971-751X}}</ref>

Sukanya Varma of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' gave the film four out of five stars, calling it "mega, ingenious and envelope pushing!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-bahubali-is-mega-indigenious-and-envelope-pushing/20150710.htm |title=Review: Bahubali is mega, ingenious and envelope pushing! – Rediff.com Movies|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001131354/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-bahubali-is-mega-indigenious-and-envelope-pushing/20150710.htm |archive-date= 1 October 2015|work=Rediff.com|date=10 July 2015}}</ref> Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave the film four stars (out of 5) and summarised, "''Baahubali'' is truly an epic experience. Had the story not been so jaded, this would've gone into the history books as an all-time classic. But that's not the case. It has its set of storytelling flaws, but even those are overshadowed by Rajamouli's ideas and execution. This is definitely worthy of being India's most expensive film. It's a definite movie watching experience."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-baahubali-9786.html |title=Movie Review: Baahubali|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721120930/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-baahubali-9786.html |archive-date=21 July 2015 |work=Filmfare.com |date=10 July 2015}}</ref>

Suparna Sharma of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' praised the second half of the film, writing, "Rajamouli has reserved all the grander and grandstanding for later, after interval. That's when the film stands up and begins to strut like an epic."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150711/entertainment-bollywood/article/movie-review-baahubali-tolkien-kadi-patta-tadka |title=Movie review 'Baahubali': Tolkien with kadi-patta tadka|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712213525/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150711/entertainment-bollywood/article/movie-review-baahubali-tolkien-kadi-patta-tadka |archive-date=12 July 2015|work=Deccanchronicle.com|date=11 July 2015}}</ref> Suhani Singh of ''[[India Today]]'' pointed out that the film is best enjoyed keeping logic at bay. She added, "SS Rajamouli and his team put up a fascinating wild, wild east adventure. It takes pluck to conceive a world like the one seen in ''Baahubali'' and to pull it off on a level which is on par with the international standards. The almost 45-minute-long battle sequence at the end is not just one of the biggest climaxes, but also the action spectacle rarely seen in Indian cinema. And if Rajamouli can present another one like that in part 2, then he is on course to register his name in cinema's history books. We can't wait to revisit Mahishmati kingdom."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/baahubali-review-it-is-best-enjoyed-when-you-keep-logic-far-away-rana-daggubati-tamannaah-bhatia/1/450550.html |title=Baahubali review: It's best enjoyed when you keep logic far away : Reviews, News – India Today|work=India Today |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021074639/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/baahubali-review-it-is-best-enjoyed-when-you-keep-logic-far-away-rana-daggubati-tamannaah-bhatia/1/450550.html |date=21 October 2015|archive-date=21 October 2015}}</ref>

Critical reception penned by Shubha Shetty Saha for ''[[Mid-Day]]'' rates the film with four stars out of five, exclaiming, "While watching ''Baahubali'', you might have to periodically pick up your jaw off the floor. Because this is not merely a movie, it is an unbelievably thrilling fantasy ride." The review extends praising the aspects, "It is to the director's credit that every aspect of the film – action, mind-boggling set design and choreography – lives up to this epic film of gigantic scale. The choreography in the song that has Shiva disrobing Avantika to get her in touch with her feminine side, is an absolute gem."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/baahubali---movie-review/16360169 |title='Baahubali' – Movie Review – Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802164619/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/baahubali---movie-review/16360169 |archive-date= 2 August 2015|work=Mid-day.com}}</ref>

==== International ====
Critics praised the film for its direction, technical values, and the actors' performances. Lisa Tsering based on ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' wrote, "The story has been told many times before – a child is born destined for greatness and as a man vanquishes the forces of evil – but in the confident hands of accomplished South Indian director S.S. Rajamouli the tale gets potent new life in ''Baahubali: The Beginning''."<ref>{{cite web|title='Bahubali': Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/baahubali-film-review-808168 |access-date=1 August 2015 |first=Lisa |last=Tsering |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804141923/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/baahubali-film-review-808168 |archive-date= 4 August 2015 }}</ref> Allan Hunter, writing for ''[[Screen Daily]]'' noted that "The broad brushstrokes storytelling and the director's over-fondness for slow-motion sequences are among the film's failings but this is still a rousing film, easily accessible epic. There's rarely a dull moment in ''Baahubali: The Beginning'', part one of a gung-ho, crowd-pleasing Telugu-language epic that has been shattering box-office records throughout India."<ref>{{cite web|title='Baahubali: The Beginning': Review |url=http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/baahubali-the-beginning-review/5090691.article |access-date=1 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150731024535/http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/baahubali-the-beginning-review/5090691.article |archive-date=31 July 2015 }}</ref>

Mike McCahill of ''[[The Guardian]]'' rated the film four stars out of five, praising the film, "Rajamouli defers on the latter for now, but his skilful choreography of these elements shucks off any cynicism one might carry into Screen 1: wide-eyed and wondrous, his film could be a blockbuster reboot, or the first blockbuster ever made, a reinvigoration of archetypes that is always entertaining, and often thrilling, to behold."<ref>{{cite web|title=Baahubali: The Beginning review – fantastic bang for your buck in most expensive Indian movie ever made |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jul/12/baahubali-the-beginning-review-fantastic-bang-for-your-buck-in-most-expensive-indian-movie-ever-made |website=The Guardian |access-date=1 August 2015 |first=Mike |last=McCahill |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814113625/http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jul/12/baahubali-the-beginning-review-fantastic-bang-for-your-buck-in-most-expensive-indian-movie-ever-made |archive-date=14 August 2015 }}</ref> Suprateek Chatterjee of ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' wrote, "However, all said and done, ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' is a remarkable achievement. What Rajamouli has pulled off here, despite its flaws, is nothing short of a miracle, especially when you take into account India's notoriously risk-averse filmmaking environment and when the film ends on a tantalizing cliffhanger (paving the way for ''Baahubali: The Conclusion'', due to release next year), one can't help but applaud his singularly brave vision. As the cliché goes, a journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step, but it doesn't really matter if that first step is shaky as long as it lands firmly and confidently."<ref>{{cite web|title='Baahubali: The Beginning' Review: A Giddy Spectacle, If Somewhat Uneven |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/suprateek-chatterjee/baahubali-the-beginning-r_b_7767206.html |website=The Huffington Post |access-date=1 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801165516/http://www.huffingtonpost.in/suprateek-chatterjee/baahubali-the-beginning-r_b_7767206.html |archive-date= 1 August 2015 }}</ref>
=== Box office ===
{{See also|List of highest-grossing Indian films}}

''Baahubali: The Beginning'' on the first day of its release collected {{INRConvert|75|c}} worldwide which was the highest opening ever for an Indian film until ''[[Kabali]]'' surpassed it in 2016 by earning {{INRConvert|87.5|c}}.<ref name="ibtimes1">{{cite web |date=6 August 2016 |title=Kabali box office collections:Rajinikanth starrer beats 7 big records of Baahubali(Bahubali) |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kabali-box-office-collection-rajinikanth-starrer-beats-7-big-records-baahubali-bahubali-688964#r9LDzExtdPIPsswR.97 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916022307/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kabali-box-office-collection-rajinikanth-starrer-beats-7-big-records-baahubali-bahubali-688964 |archive-date=16 September 2016 |access-date=20 September 2016 |work=International Business Times}}</ref> The film collected {{INRConvert|15|c}} from the United States on its first day.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 July 2015 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali' mints Rs 60 cr on day one, becomes highest opener |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/ss-rajamoulis-baahubali-mints-rs-60-crore-on-release-day/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023020000/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/ss-rajamoulis-baahubali-mints-rs-60-crore-on-release-day/ |archive-date=23 October 2015 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> First weekend collections stood around {{INRConvert|165.1|c}} worldwide from all its versions, the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|biggest ever]] for an Indian film in india & the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|fourth biggest ever]] for an Indian film worldwide.<ref name="WWOWBOI">{{cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=Top Worldwide Opening Weekends – Baahubali Fourth |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/topworldwideopeningweekendsbaahubalifourth |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714122440/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/topworldwideopeningweekendsbaahubalifourth |archive-date=14 July 2015 |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref> The film grossed around {{INRConvert|263|c}} worldwide in the first week of its release.<ref name="FWGWW">{{cite news |date=19 July 2015 |title=SS Rajamouli's Baahubali Makes Rs 325Crores in 10 Days |newspaper=NDTV NEWS |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/ss-rajamoulis-baahubali-makes-rs-32558-crores-in-10-days-782948 |access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> It became the first South Indian film to gross {{INRConvert|300|c}} worldwide, reaching there in 9 days, and<ref>{{cite web |title=Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan establishes Indian dominance as Baahubali breaks more records |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jul/20/global-box-office-ant-man-jian-bing-man-bajrangi-bhaijaan-salman-khan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124144906/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jul/20/global-box-office-ant-man-jian-bing-man-bajrangi-bhaijaan-salman-khan |archive-date=24 January 2017 |website=[[TheGuardian.com]]}}</ref> subsequently grossed {{INRConvert|391.2|c}} worldwide in 15 days.<ref name="baahubali400">{{cite web |date=25 July 2015 |title=India's 'Baahubali' Punches Out 401 Crore / $62.6 Million Gross In 15 Days |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/07/25/indias-baahubali-punches-out-401-crore-62-6-million-gross-in-15-days/ |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20150926052401/http://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/07/25/indias-baahubali-punches-out-401-crore-62-6-million-gross-in-15-days/ |archive-date=26 September 2015 |work=Forbes.com}}</ref> And has successfully crossed {{INRConvert|500.65|c}} mark in 24 days.<ref>{{cite web |date=3 August 2015 |title='Baahubali' 4th Weekend Box Office Collection: Prabhas Film Crosses Rs 500-Crore Mark in 24 Days |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahuabali-4th-weekend-box-office-collection-prabhas-film-crosses-rs-500-crore-mark-641484 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806084359/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahuabali-4th-weekend-box-office-collection-prabhas-film-crosses-rs-500-crore-mark-641484 |archive-date=6 August 2015 |work=International Business Times}}</ref> By the end of 50 days, ''[[International Business Times]]'' estimated that the film grossed an approximate {{INRConvert|595|c}} crore worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2015 |title='Baahubali' (Bahubali) Completes 50-Day Run in 600+ Theatres in India: SS Rajamouli Sets Another New Record |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahubali-completes-50-day-run-600-theatres-india-ss-rajamouli-sets-another-new-644762 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901211619/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahubali-completes-50-day-run-600-theatres-india-ss-rajamouli-sets-another-new-644762 |archive-date=1 September 2015 |work=International Business Times}}</ref> ''International Business Times'' later reported that overall collections of the film stood at over {{INRConvert|600|c}} worldwide {{as of|2017|May|lc=y}}.<ref name="gross">{{cite news |last1=Hooli |first1=Shekhar |date=1 May 2017 |title=Baahubali 2 3-day worldwide box-office collection: SS Rajamouli's film crosses Rs 500 cr mark in 1st weekend |language=en |work=[[International Business Times]] |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bahubali-2-baahubali-2-3-days-worldwide-box-office-collection-ss-rajamoulis-film-crosses-rs-500-crore-1-weekend-724964}}</ref> ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' netted {{INR}}420.05 crore in India.<ref name="2.0six">{{Cite web |title=2.0 All India Day Six Business – Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4494 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' later reported that the total collections stood at ₹650 crore {{as of|2017|August|lc=y}}.<ref name="augfirst">{{cite web |title=Baahubali rights snapped up by Netflix for Rs 25.5 crore; The Conclusion completes 100 days in theatres |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bahubali-2-baahubali-rights-snapped-up-by-netflix-for-rs-25-5-crore-the-conclusion-completes-100-days-in-theatres-3914757.html |access-date=6 January 2018 |publisher=Firstpost.com}}</ref> ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' grossed {{INRConvert|511.35|c}} in all languages in India alone,<ref>{{cite web |date=4 May 2017 |title=Bahubali 2 Becomes Highest Grosser Of All Time In Five Days |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2903 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504153246/http://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2903 |archive-date=4 May 2017 |work=Box office India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Why Business Of Dubbed Tamil Telugu Not Included – Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2877 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> and became the [[List of highest-grossing films in India|highest-grossing movie in India]], surpassing ''[[PK (film)|PK]]''{{'}}s gross of {{INRConvert|440|c}} from India.<ref>{{cite web |author=Rob Cain |date=14 August 2015 |title=Oops... 'PK' Is Not Actually India's Top-Grossing Movie Ever |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/08/14/oops-pk-is-not-actually-indias-top-grossing-movie-ever/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814153921/http://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/08/14/oops-pk-is-not-actually-indias-top-grossing-movie-ever/ |archive-date=14 August 2015 |work=Forbes}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Another Major Benchmark For Bahubali 2 – The Conclusion – Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2912 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> By the end of its 87-day run, ''Bahubali'' collected 586.45 crore (US$79 million) worldwide in its initial theatrical run.

''The Beginning'' opened to 100 percent occupancy in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and close to 70 percent occupancy in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It grossed around {{INRConvert|50|c}} on its first day of release in India from all four versions (Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi).<ref name="auto">{{cite web |date=11 July 2015 |title='Baahubali' creates history, rakes in Rs 50 crore on its opening day – Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-baahubali-creates-history-rakes-in-rs-50-crore-on-its-opening-day-2103615 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713232728/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-baahubali-creates-history-rakes-in-rs-50-crore-on-its-opening-day-2103615 |archive-date=13 July 2015 |work=Dnaindia.com}}</ref> The Hindi version earned around {{INRConvert|5.15|c}} nett which was the highest opening for any film dubbed into Hindi.<ref>{{cite web |date=11 July 2015 |title=Baahubali Smashes Records With Historic Rs 50 Crores on Opening Day – NDTV Movies |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/baahubali-breaks-box-office-records-with-historic-rs-50-crores-on-opening-day-780370 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914033133/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/baahubali-breaks-box-office-records-with-historic-rs-50-crores-on-opening-day-780370 |archive-date=14 September 2015 |work=Movies.ndtv.com}}</ref> ''Baahubali'' grossed {{INRConvert|50|c}} on the first day in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Openings India – All Films All Languages |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2179 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726131349/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2179 |archive-date=26 July 2016}}</ref> The Hindi version grossed around {{INRConvert|24|c}} nett in the first weekend.<ref name="BOI">{{cite web |date=13 July 2015 |title=Baahubali Scores in Hindi – Near 100 Crore in All Formats |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/baahubaliscoresinhindinear100croreinallformats |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721024932/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/baahubaliscoresinhindinear100croreinallformats |archive-date=21 July 2015 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>

The Telugu version alone earned around {{INRConvert|66.5|c}} nett in first weekend in India. The film, from all its versions, earned almost {{INRConvert|105.7|c}} nett in its first weekend. It had the biggest opening weekend ever in India.<ref name="BOI" /> The Hindi version collected around {{INRConvert|48|c}} nett in its first week.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2015 |title=Baahubali Hindi Trends Like 100 Cr Film On Weekdays |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/baahubalihinditrendslike100crfilmonweekdays |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720201256/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/baahubalihinditrendslike100crfilmonweekdays |archive-date=20 July 2015 |work=Box Office India}}</ref> ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' grossed more than {{INRConvert|185.3|c}} nett from all its versions in India in the first week. It added a further {{INRConvert|47.8|c}} nett in its second weekend to take its total to around {{INRConvert|233.1|c}} nett in ten days.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2015 |title=Baahubali All India First Week Territorial Breakdown |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/baahubalifirstweekallindiaterritorybreakdown |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726034440/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/baahubalifirstweekallindiaterritorybreakdown |archive-date=26 July 2015 |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref> The Hindi version grossed over {{INRConvert|39.5|c}} nett in the Mumbai circuit.<ref name="baahubalihindi90">[https://web.archive.org/web/20151101154540/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/baahubalirocksteadymasaanflop Boxoffice]. Boxofficeindia.com (31 July 2015). Retrieved on 28 October 2015.</ref>

The film collected around {{INRConvert|20|c}} in its first day from the international markets.<ref name="FDOBO">{{cite web |date=11 July 2015 |title=Bahubali displays might at box office, becomes highest opener of 2015 |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bahubali-displays-might-at-box-office-becomes-highest-opener-of-2015-115071100857_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714215300/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bahubali-displays-might-at-box-office-becomes-highest-opener-of-2015-115071100857_1.html |archive-date=14 July 2015 |work=Business Standard}}</ref> The film opened on the ninth spot for its weekend, collecting around US$3.5 million with a per-screen average of $15,148.<ref>{{cite web |title=July 10–12, 2015 Weekend |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2015&wknd=28&p=.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419084024/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2015&wknd=28&p=.htm |archive-date=19 April 2016 |access-date=27 October 2016 |publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref> The film debuted in the ninth position for the US and Canadian box office collecting $4,630,000 for three days and $3,250,000 for the weekend of 10–12 July 2015.<ref name="nytimesweekend">{{cite news |date=13 July 2015 |title=U.S. and Canada Box Office |newspaper=The New York Times |location=New York |url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/boxoffice/us/weekend.html |url-status=live |access-date=13 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712230633/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/boxoffice/us/weekend.html |archive-date=12 July 2015}}</ref> ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' grossed £66,659 from its Telugu version in United Kingdom and Ireland and A$194,405 from its Tamil version in Australia in until its second weekend (17 – 19 July 2015). The film also grossed MYR 663,869 in Malaysia from its Tamil version.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 July 2015 |title='Bajrangi Bhaijaan' a runaway hitBox Office Overseas Report |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/587 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723024832/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/587 |archive-date=23 July 2015 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The film grossed {{USD|540,000}} on its opening weekend in China.<ref>{{cite web |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=24 July 2016 |title=China Box Office: Jackie Chan's 'Skiptrace' Leaps to $60 Million Opening |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/asia/china-box-office-jackie-chan-skiptrace-1201821902/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726131410/http://variety.com/2016/film/asia/china-box-office-jackie-chan-skiptrace-1201821902/ |archive-date=26 July 2016 |access-date=25 July 2016 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> It has grossed a total of {{CNY|7.49 million}}({{INR}}77.8 million) in the country.<ref>{{cite web |title=巴霍巴利王：开端（2016） |url=http://www.cbooo.cn/m/633819 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807195920/http://www.cbooo.cn/m/633819 |archive-date=7 August 2016 |access-date=25 July 2016 |work=cbooo.cn |language=zh}}</ref> The film totally earned $10.94 million at the overseas box office.<ref name="ibtimes1" />

== Accolades ==
{{Main|List of accolades received by Baahubali: The Beginning{{!}}List of accolades received by ''Baahubali: The Beginning''}}
At the [[63rd National Film Awards]], ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]], becoming the first Telugu film to win the award, and [[National Film Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]].<ref>{{cite news|title= Magnum opus Baahubali: Best film of the year|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/290316/magnum-opus-baahubali-best-film-of-the-year.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330130407/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/290316/magnum-opus-baahubali-best-film-of-the-year.html|archive-date=30 March 2016|author=Rao, Ch Sushil|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=29 March 2016|access-date=5 April 2017}}</ref> At the [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]], the Telugu version won five awards from ten nominations, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu|Best Director]] for Rajamouli and [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress]] for Ramya Krishna respectively. Both the Tamil and Telugu versions won several awards in their respective categories, including Best Film, Best Director for Rajamouli, and Best Supporting Actress for Ramya Krishna at the [[1st IIFA Utsavam]]. ''Baahubali: The Beginning'' became the first Indian film to be nominated for [[Saturn Awards]], receiving five nominations at the [[42nd Saturn Awards|42nd ceremony]], including [[Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film|Best Fantasy Film]] and [[Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for Tamannaah.

== Legacy ==
{{Main|Baahubali 2: The Conclusion}}
''Baahubali: The Beginning'' is one of the films featured in [[BBC]]'s documentary on 100 Years of Indian Cinema directed by [[Sanjeev Bhaskar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Telugu Director S S Rajamouli in 100 Years of Indian Cinema Documentary |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/telugu-director-s-s-rajamouli-in-100-years-of-indian-cinema-documentary-639451 |publisher=NDTV Movies |access-date=27 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811233559/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/telugu-director-s-s-rajamouli-in-100-years-of-indian-cinema-documentary-639451 |archive-date=11 August 2016 }}</ref> The second part, entitled ''Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'' was released worldwide on 28 April 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahubali-2-why-was-ss-rajamouli-prabhas-films-release-date-postponed-689279 |title='Baahubali (Bahubali) 2' release date revealed |work=International Business Times |date=8 August 2016 |access-date=19 September 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912112422/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-bahubali-2-why-was-ss-rajamouli-prabhas-films-release-date-postponed-689279 |archive-date=12 September 2016 }}</ref> Post the success of the film, a film movement was started, i.e. [[Pan-India films]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 April 2018|title=How Baahubali changed the face of Telugu cinema worldwide|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/baahubali-telugu-cinema-abroad-1210757-2018-04-12|access-date=21 June 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

In 2017, ''[[Kattappava Kanom]]'' ({{Translation|Kattappa is missing}}), which was named after the character of Kattappa from the film, was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sibiraj-takes-the-experimental-route-with-kattappava-kaanom/article17474972.ece|title=Finding Kattappa|first=Ramakrishnan|last=M|date=16 March 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In 2018, Netflix announced that they had ordered a [[web television]] prequel series called ''[[Baahubali: Before the Beginning]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/netflix-to-feature-baahubali-prequel/article24586711.ece|title=Netflix to feature Baahubali prequel|publisher=[[Press Trust of India]]|via=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 August 2018|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/netflix-orders-baahubali-prequel-series/5131398.article|title=Netflix orders 'Baahubali' prequel series|magazine=[[Screen International]]|date=2 August 2018|access-date=3 August 2018|first=Ben|last=Dalton}}</ref> [[Sathyaraj]] is referred to as Kattappa in a scene from ''[[Kanaa (film)|Kanaa]]'' (2018).<ref>{{cite AV media | people= Kamaraj, Arunraja (Director) | date=21 December 2018| title= Kanaa | medium=Motion picture|time=1:18:53}}</ref>

In 2022, during the promotion of ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]'', Rajamouli announced that a third ''Baahubali'' film is in works.<ref>{{cite news |title= BIGGG NEWS……BAAHUBALI 3 is in WORKS……RAJAMOULI ANNOUNCED… |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/saaho-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-shraddha-kapoor-5952140/ |access-date=9 March 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 March 2022}}</ref>

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