Bāhubali: The Beginning poster
7.5 /10

Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) Telugu Movie

బాహుబలి:ద బిగినింగ్

2015 2 hours 39 minutes

Movie Synopsis

The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

The movie features an impressive ensemble cast including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia and others, delivering powerful performances that bring the characters to life. Produced by a talented team of filmmakers has created a film that stands out in its genre, offering viewers a memorable cinematic experience.

The movie was released on July 10, 2015 and has since grossed $90,747,520 USD at the box office.

Starring Cast

The film boasts an impressive lineup of talented actors who bring depth and authenticity to their roles. Here are some of the key performers:

Prabhas

Prabhas

Mahendra "Sivudu" Bāhubali / Amarendra Bāhubali

Rana Daggubati

Rana Daggubati

Bhallaladeva

Tamannaah Bhatia

Tamannaah Bhatia

Avanthika

Anushka Shetty

Anushka Shetty

Devasena

Ramya Krishnan

Ramya Krishnan

Sivagami

Nassar

Nassar

Bijjaladeva

Sathyaraj

Sathyaraj

Karikala Kattappa Nadar

Prabhakar

Prabhakar

King Kalakeya

Adivi Sesh

Adivi Sesh

Bhadra

Sudeep

Sudeep

Aslam Khan

Rohini

Rohini

Sanga

Ramakrishna Meka

Jaya Varma

The chemistry between the cast members is palpable, creating believable relationships that drive the story forward and engage the audience throughout the film's runtime.

Behind the Scenes

The talented individuals working behind the camera played a crucial role in bringing this cinematic vision to life. Below is the complete crew list, showcasing the diverse roles that contributed to the film's production.

  • S. S. Rajamouli Director (Directing)
  • Prasad Devineni Producer (Production)
  • Shobu Yarlagadda Producer (Production)
  • S. S. Rajamouli Screenplay (Writing)
  • Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao Editor (Editing)
  • Vijayendra Prasad Story (Writing)
  • Sabu Cyril Production Design (Art)
  • M.M. Keeravaani Original Music Composer (Sound)
  • V. Srinivas Mohan Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)
  • P. M. Satheesh Sound Designer (Sound)
  • Rama Rajamouli Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
  • Prashanti Tipirneni Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
  • Madhan Karky Dialogue (Writing)
  • Ashwin Gangaraju Assistant Director (Directing)
  • Iliya Sotirov Producer (Production)
  • K.K. Senthil Kumar Director of Photography (Camera)
  • Prafull Arora Lighting Technician (Lighting)
  • Debajit Changmai Sound Mixer (Sound)
  • Justin Jose Sound Re-Recording Mixer (Sound)
  • Manoj M. Goswami Sound Editor (Sound)
  • Philippe van Leer Foley (Sound)
  • Manu Jagadh Art Direction (Art)
  • Sagar Mali Assistant Art Director (Art)
  • Prem Rakshith Choreographer (Crew)
  • Peter Hein Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
  • Rahul Koda Story (Writing)
  • Sri Valli M M Line Producer (Production)
  • Mahesh Koneru Public Relations (Crew)
  • Vamsi Kaka Public Relations (Crew)
  • Bikkina Thammiraju Assistant Editor (Editing)
  • Vamsi Kaka Publicist (Production)
  • BVR Shiva kumar Colorist (Editing)
  • King Solomon Fight Choreographer (Crew)
  • Karan Johar Presenter (Crew)
  • Deva Katta Dialogue (Writing)

Media Gallery

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These previews offer glimpses into the film's tone, characters, and story while preserving the most impactful moments for the full viewing experience:

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Critical Reception

Bāhubali: The Beginning has generated significant attention from critics and audiences alike. Here's what reviewers are saying about this cinematic offering:

timesofindia

While his films since Magadheera have become ambitious in terms of scale and narrative, SS Rajamouli is at heart a masala filmmaker and arguably, the best one we have in our country right now. You just have to look at how he gives every major character in Baahubali its own heroic introduction to realize how keenly he is attuned to the pulse of the audience and knows what button to push to make them cheer. We marvel at the hero's strength when he uproots a massive Shivalingam and carries it over to the waterfall; we are awestruck by the heroine's...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions viewers have about Bāhubali: The Beginning:

Bāhubali: The Beginning was released on July 10, 2015. The film's release was met with positive audience response.

The original language of Bāhubali: The Beginning is Telugu. The film has been made available with subtitles or dubbed versions for international audiences to enjoy.

The runtime of Bāhubali: The Beginning is 2 hours 39 minutes. This duration allows for thorough character development and narrative progression while maintaining audience engagement throughout.