Baahubali: The Beginning

An elderly woman emerges from a cave underneath a mountain, carrying an infant. While trying to cross a raging river, she is swept away by the current. Facing imminent death, she holds the baby aloft and prays to Lord Shiva to spare the baby, Mahendra Baahubali, for the sake of Mahishmati Kingdom. The child is saved by the people of Amburi tribe, and their chieftain's wife Sanga adopts him, naming him Siva.

Siva grows up to be an ambitious and mischievous child, obsessed with ascending the mountain despite his mother's pleas, but fails every time. As a young man, he shows superhuman strength while lifting a lingam of Lord Shiva and placing it at the foot of the mountain. As he does so, a mask falls from above. Realising it belongs to a woman, Siva is determined to find its owner, and finally succeeds in climbing the mountain. Upon reaching the top, he encounters Avantika, to whom the mask belongs, and follows her. He learns that she is a member of a resistance group dedicated to overthrowing the tyrannical King Bhallaladeva of Mahishmati, and rescuing the captive princess Devasena.

Siva, smitten with Avantika, decides to pledge himself to her cause and departs for Mahishmati. Infiltrating the royal palace disguised as a guard, he distracts Bhallaladeva and rescues Devasena. Bhallaladeva sends his son Bhadra and his loyal slave and general Kattappa to pursue Siva. In the ensuing fight, Siva beheads Bhadra as the Amburi tribals and the resistance members arrive at the scene. Kattappa, upon seeing Siva's face, falls into submission and proclaims him 'Baahubali'. Kattappa then reveals to Siva that he is Mahendra Baahubali, son of Amarendra Baahubali, the famous warrior prince of Mahishmati, and the woman who saved him was Queen Sivagami, his grandmother.

Amarendra Baahubali was the orphan son of King Vikramadeva. After the King's demise, Sivagami, his elder brother Bijjaladeva's wife, was appointed Regent and decided to raise Baahubali along with her son Bhallaladeva, in order to select the next King. While the two showed immense promise, Bhallaladeva retained the power-hungry nature of his father while Baahubali was beloved by the people. When Mahishmati was threatened by the Kalakeya tribe and its chief Inkoshi, it was decided that whoever defeats the tribe would be crowned. Sivagami however demanded that Inkoshi be captured alive after he delivered an insult. Bhallaladeva was ruthless and killed Kalakeyas and villagers indiscriminately, killing Inkoshi as well, while Baahubali used innovative tactics, raised the morale of soldiers and saved the villagers. In light of this, Baahubali was made heir apparent by Sivagami while Bhallaladeva was chosen as his commander.

Siva and his adoptive parents, upon hearing this tale, wish to meet Baahubali. A dejected Kattappa explains that Baahubali was killed by a traitor, and reveals himself to be that traitor.

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The following is the credited cast:{{Cite web |date=30 November 2015 |title=Baahubali – The Beginning Telugu Full Movie | 4K Ultra HD with Subtitles |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5FvgdI6h-c |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131070519/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5FvgdI6h-c&t=418s |archive-date=31 January 2018 |access-date=6 January 2018 |publisher=YouTube}}

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• Prabhas in a triple role as
• Amarendra Baahubali, the crown prince of Mahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil), nephew of Sivagami and Bijjaladeva, father of Mahendra Baahubali and adored member of the kingdom
• Mahendra Baahubali "Sivudu" (Telugu) / "Sivu" (Tamil)
• Maharaja Veerendra Vikramadevan, Amarendra Baahubali's father and Shivu/Mahendra Baahubali's grandfather in "photo" only
• Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva (Telugu) / Palvaalthevan (Tamil), Baahubali's older cousin and a spoiled, arrogant prince with tyrannical aspirations for taking the throne.
• Anushka as Devasena, Amarendra Baahubali's wife and Mahendra Baahubali's biological mother, who has been tortured and imprisoned in Mahishmati(Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil).
• Tamannaah Bhatia as Avantika, a former resident of Kuntala, skilled combatant, and powerful member of the resistance.
• Ramya Krishna as Sivagami Devi, Bijjaladeva's wife, Bhallaaladeva's mother, and an established high-ranking member of the royal family, who oversees the kingdom as its stewardess while the princes grow up.
• Sathyaraj as Karikala Kattappa Nadar, 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. (P. Ravi Shankar dubbed his Telugu voice in the movie).
• Nassar as Bijjaladeva (Telugu) / Pingalathevan (Tamil), the deranged older brother of Vikramadeva and rejected prince, who has a deformed left arm.

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• Rohini as Sanga,{{Cite web |date=2 June 2017 |title=Strong yet subjugated: The 'Baahubali' series has interesting female characters but it's not enough |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/strong-yet-subjugated-baahubali-series-has-interesting-female-characters-its-not-enough |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214093153/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/strong-yet-subjugated-baahubali-series-has-interesting-female-characters-its-not-enough |archive-date=14 December 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018 |publisher=The News Minute}} leader of the Amburi tribe and Mahendra's foster mother
• Meka Ramakrishna as Jaya Varma, leader of the Kuntala rebels and Devasena's brother.
• Tanikella Bharani as Swamiji,{{Cite web |date=28 April 2017 |title=Watching Baahubali 2? Here is how you can get discounts on tickets from BookMyShow, Paytm |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-film-baahubali-the-conclusion-recieve-major-discount-from-bookmyshow-and-paytm-4631579/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603012936/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-film-baahubali-the-conclusion-recieve-major-discount-from-bookmyshow-and-paytm-4631579/ |archive-date=3 June 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018 |publisher=The Indian Express}} an Amburi sage who has devoted himself to Shiva's prayer.
• Adivi Sesh as Bhadrudu (Telugu) / Bhadra (Tamil),{{Cite news |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |date=10 July 2015 |title=Bahubali roar reaches a crescendo |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/bahubali-roar-reaches-a-crescendo/article7405491.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015031834/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/bahubali-roar-reaches-a-crescendo/article7405491.ece |archive-date=15 October 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018 |work=The Hindu}} Bhallaladeva's adoptive son, who, while being zilch in prowess or ability, has taken an arrogant and controlling personality alike his father.
• Prabhakar as the King of Kalkeyas,{{efn|His name is revealed to be Inkoshi in Baahubali: The Lost Legends (2017).}}{{Cite web |date=16 May 2017 |title=Baahubali's Kalakeya plays the villain in Prabhudheva's next | regional movies |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/baahubali-s-kalakeya-plays-the-villain-in-prabhudheva-s-next/story-OyaLd8pmPZbJXs13cM8ILL.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621141602/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/baahubali-s-kalakeya-plays-the-villain-in-prabhudheva-s-next/story-OyaLd8pmPZbJXs13cM8ILL.html |archive-date=21 June 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018 |website=Hindustan Times}} who took leadership as a young boy and declares war on Mahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil) after their failed truce.
• Teja Kakumanu as Saketudu (Telugu) / Sahithan (Tamil),{{Cite web |date=19 November 2020 |title='Baahubali' actor Teja Kakumanu turns into Sambadu for Aakashavaani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/baahubali-actor-teja-kakumanu-turns-into-sambadu-for-aakashavaani/articleshow/79299831.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225204227/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/baahubali-actor-teja-kakumanu-turns-into-sambadu-for-aakashavaani/articleshow/79299831.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=25 February 2022 |access-date=25 February 2022 |website=The Times of India}} a traitor who tells the Kalakeyas information about Mahishmati (Telugu) / Magizhmathi (Tamil)
• Sudeepa as Aslam Khan,{{Cite web |date=4 May 2017 |title=One way Baahubali 2's climax could have been more interesting = Aslam Khan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/baahubali-2-full-coverage/story/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-aslam-khan-sudeep-ss-rajamouli-975205-2017-05-04 |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=India Today}} an Arabian weapon's dealer who befriends Kattappa.
• Rakesh Varre as Sethupathi{{Cite web |title=Pekamedalu: Baahubali actor Rakesh Varre introduces a host of newcomers with his next production |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pekamedalu-baahubali-actor-rakesh-varre-introduces-a-host-of-newcomers-with-his-next-production/8cfb7a5f05659 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212021158/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pekamedalu-baahubali-actor-rakesh-varre-introduces-a-host-of-newcomers-with-his-next-production/8cfb7a5f05659 |archive-date=12 February 2024 |access-date=11 February 2024 |website=OTTPlay}}
• Sathvik Varma as young "Sivudu" (Telugu) / "Sivu" (Tamil){{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=23 May 2021 |title=Satvik Varma makes a debut as a hero with 'Batch' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/satvik-varma-makes-a-debut-as-a-hero-with-batch |website=Telangana Today}}
• Charandeep as Kalakeya King's brother{{Cite web |date=11 March 2015 |title=Charandeep likes playing powerful villainous roles |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/charandeep-likes-playing-powerful-villainous-roles/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150719061632/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/charandeep-likes-playing-powerful-villainous-roles/ |archive-date=19 July 2015 |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=IANS |via=Indian Express}}
• John Kokken as a Kalakeya{{Cite web |date=1 September 2021 |title=Did you know Sarpatta's Vembuli was in Baahubali? |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/did-you-know-sarpattas-vembuli-was-baahubali-154689 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117180810/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/did-you-know-sarpattas-vembuli-was-baahubali-154689 |archive-date=17 November 2022 |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=The News Minute}}
• Kalpa Latha as Amarendra Baahubali's caretaker{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineeta |date=16 May 2017 |title=Neither Devasena nor Sivagami, this woman had the maximum affection for Baahubali in both parts |url=https://www.inuth.com/entertainment/bollywood/neither-devasena-nor-sivagami-this-woman-had-the-maximum-affection-for-baahubali-in-both-parts/ |access-date=11 February 2025 |website=Inuth}}
• Nora Fatehi as dancer in green blouse in song "Manohari"{{Cite web |date=23 July 2015 |title=Nora Fatehi suffers a wardrobe malfunction on 'Baahubali' set – Entertainment |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/nora-fatehi-suffers-a-wardrobe-malfunction-on-baahubali-set/16315159 |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 |website=Midday}}
• Warina Hussain as dancer in blue blouse in song "Manohari"
• Scarlett Mellish Wilson as dancer in orange blouse in song "Manohari"{{Cite web |date=16 April 2015 |title=Prabhas is shy and extremely humble: Scarlett Wilson |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Prabhas-is-shy-and-extremely-humble-Scarlett-Wilson/articleshow/46885576.cms |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 |website=The Times of India}}
• S. S. Rajamouli as the spirit seller before the song "Manohari"

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Baahubali: The Beginning was produced in the Telugu film industry{{Refn|name=Industry}} and filmed in both Telugu and Tamil languages simultaneously.{{Cite news |date=3 May 2017 |title=Bahubali 2: South Indian epic film sees fans troll Bollywood |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39777539 |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 |access-date=9 May 2017 |work=BBC News}}{{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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616204227/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Hollywood%E2%80%99s-Tamil-conquest/article14466918.ece |archive-date=16 June 2021 |access-date=9 September 2020 |website=The Hindu}} Although shot in Tamil, few scenes were dubbed from the Telugu version.{{Cite web |last=Suryawanshi |first=Sudhir |date=28 April 2017 |title='Baahubali 2' Review: A glorious spectacle well worth the wait |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/Apr/28/baahubali-2-review-a-glorious-spectacle-well-worth-the-wait-1598795.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017135542/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/apr/28/baahubali-2-review-a-glorious-spectacle-well-worth-the-wait-1598795.html |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=The New Indian Express |quote=You hear “Azhaithu vaarungal”, but you see the mouth say, “Theesko randi” ({{Translation|Bring it and come}}). You hear “Naan”, but see the mouth say, “Nenu” ({{Translation|Me}}).}}{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=20 May 2018 |title=Bilingual films: The big, bilingual scam |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/20/bilingual-films-the-big-bilingual-scam-1817232.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014023155/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/20/bilingual-films-the-big-bilingual-scam-1817232.html |archive-date=14 October 2020 |access-date=23 May 2021 |website=The New Indian Express |quote=Many, many films, including Baahubali [...] have been following a worrying formula: Cast an actor each from across regions to appeal to the respective audiences, get them speaking that language, but by and large, shoot the film with the characters speaking one dominant language. In the case of Baahubali of course, this was Telugu}} {{As of|2015|07}}, the film series was considered the most expensive in India.{{Cite news |date=10 July 2015 |title=India's 'most expensive' film Baahubali hits cinemas |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33460642 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527025125/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33460642 |archive-date=27 May 2017 |access-date=11 May 2017 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}

Director S. S. Rajamouli revealed that Baahubali is inspired by the epic Mahabharata.{{Cite web |date=2 June 2015 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629132916/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/for-baahubali-i-turned-to-mahabharata-for-inspiration-ss-rajamouli/story-cPGAZLuXvGmFG7po31cjTJ.html |archive-date=29 June 2020 |access-date=4 May 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} 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. 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.{{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/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210131034/https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/vijayendra-prasad-why-did-katappa-kill-baahubali-5100373/ |archive-date=10 February 2023 |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} He was also inspired by tales of Chandamama and Amar Chitra Katha comics.{{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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108102035/https://www.dailyo.in/arts/bajrangi-bhaijaan-baahubali-vijayendra-prasad-100-crore/story/1/5107.html |archive-date=8 November 2020 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=DailyO}}{{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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125174847/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/baahubali-2-full-coverage/story/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-vijayendra-prasad-sabu-cyril-peter-hein-972566-2017-04-20 |archive-date=25 November 2022 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Citation |title=Baahubali Writer KV Vijayendra Prasad Interview {{!}} HMTV |date=28 April 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afeamjHrlC4&t=112s |access-date=2022-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125174837/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afeamjHrlC4&t=112s |archive-date=25 November 2022 |url-status=live |language=en}}

In February 2011, S. S. Rajamouli announced that Prabhas would star in his upcoming movie.{{Cite web |date=25 July 2015 |title=Prabhas-Rajamouli film announced |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhas-rajamouli-film-announced-news-telugu-lcuk8vighjfsi.html |url-status=dead |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 |website=Sify}} In January 2013, he announced that the working title was Baahubali. Actual film production started at 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.{{When|date=December 2024}} 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.{{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/ |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 |access-date=10 November 2015 |website=www.arri.com}} 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-fibre was used instead of steel.{{Cite news |date=17 July 2015 |title=I felt I was in a factory |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/i-felt-i-was-in-a-factory/article7434017.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216104739/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/i-felt-i-was-in-a-factory/article7434017.ece |archive-date=16 February 2018 |access-date=19 October 2015 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}} 3D printing technology was used to create the head of the 100-foot Bhallaladeva statue in the movie. Flexi foam was used to make lightweight armour with the look of leather.{{Cite web |date=25 October 2015 |title=My inspirations are drawn from nature and school days |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/my-inspirations-are-drawn-from-nature-and-school-days/ |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 |website=The Navhind Times}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Tollywood Line Producer Sri Valli Mm Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/line-producer/sri-valli-mm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113115311/https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/line-producer/sri-valli-mm |archive-date=13 November 2019 |access-date=13 November 2019 |website=nettv4u}}

National Award winner V. Srinivas Mohan was roped in as Visual effects supervisor for 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.{{Cite web |date=28 October 2015 |title=The Magic Of Baahubali Decoded – Pete Draper's Exclusive Interview On Its Visual Effects # 17 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JfFIpyQUGc |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314203640/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JfFIpyQUGc |archive-date=14 March 2016 |website=Youtube}}{{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.{{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 |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 |access-date=19 October 2015 |website=The Graphic Slate}} Creating the waterfall took nearly two years as Makuta dealt with complexity in fluid dynamics and simulations. Manuka claimed each frame of the waterfall sequence was treated as creating a new set and employed a different set of methodology.{{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 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.{{Cite web |date=21 July 2015 |title=Meet Baahubali's VFX team |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150721/entertainment-tollywood/article/meet-baahubali%E2%80%99s-vfx-team |url-status=live |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 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}

Srushti VFX from Hyderabad was involved in digitally creating some of the shots in the war sequence along with Firefly Studios.{{Cite web |title=About {{!}} Srushti VFX |url=http://srushtivfx.com/about/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012070721/http://srushtivfx.com/about/ |archive-date=12 October 2015 |access-date=19 October 2015 |website=srushtivfx.com}} 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.{{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 |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 |access-date=19 October 2015 |publisher=NDTV Movies}} Arka Media Works, production company of Baahubali, teamed up with AMD to use the state of the art FirePro GPUs W9100 and W8100 during post production.{{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 |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 |access-date=19 October 2015 |website=www.amd.com}}

In an interview with Quartz, the co-founder of Makuta VFX stated, "Most of Baahubali was developed in Hyderabad, home to Tollywood, and used local talent. It was principally a homegrown feature produced by homegrown talent."{{Cite web |date=16 July 2015 |title=This little-known Hyderabadi studio made Baahubali a visual spectacle – Quartz |url=http://qz.com/454478/this-little-known-hyderabadi-studio-made-baahubali-a-visual-spectacle |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 |website=qz.com}}

{{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.{{Cite web |date=14 July 2015 |title=Baahubali does a Lord of the Rings! The film establishes a new language called Kilikili |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/baahubali-does-a-lord-of-the-rings-the-film-establishes-a-new-language-called-kilikili-2339430.html |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 |website=Firstpost}}

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.{{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/ |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 |website=Huffington Post India}}

• 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.

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."{{Cite news |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310094527/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-launches-kiliki-website-calls-it-the-worlds-youngest-and-easiest-language/articleshow/74237605.cms? |archive-date=10 March 2020 |access-date=12 June 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}

{{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 Kalyani Malik.{{Cite web |date=19 April 2014 |title=Baahubali's next schedule starts tomorrow |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Baahubalis-next-schedule-starts-tomorrow/articleshow/33964091.cms |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 |access-date=19 July 2014 |website=The Times of India}} The Telugu version of the soundtrack album was released on 31 May 2015,{{Citation |title=Baahubali – The Beginning Jukebox {{!}} Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana, Tamannaah Bhatia {{!}} M M Keeravani |date=13 June 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7sSjAwORp0 |access-date=20 October 2019 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/s7sSjAwORp0 |archive-date=30 October 2021 |language=en}}{{cbignore}}{{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 |access-date=20 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817174040/https://music.apple.com/in/album/baahubali-beginning-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1176198957 |archive-date=17 August 2019 |url-status=live |language=en-gb}} at the Sri Venkateswara University Grounds. The album of the film's Tamil version was released on 7 June 2015,{{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 |access-date=20 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817174045/https://music.apple.com/in/album/baahubali-beginning-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1176191411 |archive-date=17 August 2019 |url-status=live |language=en-gb}} while the soundtrack of the Hindi and Malayalam versions, were released on 21 June and 1 July respectively.{{Citation |title=Baahubali (Malayalam) – All songs audio JukeBox |date=4 July 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zb8nqhxnEg |access-date=20 October 2019 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/4Zb8nqhxnEg |archive-date=30 October 2021 |language=en}}{{cbignore}}{{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 |access-date=20 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020104751/https://music.apple.com/in/album/baahubali-beginning-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1436070242 |archive-date=20 October 2019 |url-status=live |language=en-gb}}

File:Baahubali cast.jpg and Karan Johar at the trailer launch of the film]]

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.{{Cite news |date=4 July 2015 |title=Baahubali: A marketing magnum opus |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/baahubali-release/article7386627.ece |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 |access-date=11 October 2015 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}} The film was released in the USA a day earlier by BlueSky Cinemas in 135 screens.{{Cite news |last=Kanth |first=K. Rajani |date=8 July 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=11 October 2015 |work=Business Standard India}} 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{{Cite news |date=10 July 2015 |title=Fans unhappy as 'Baahubali' has limited release in Kerala |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rajamouli-baahubali-no-release-kerala-anushka-shetty-prabhas.html |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 |access-date=22 July 2015 |work=Malayala Manorama}} 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.{{Cite news |date=30 August 2015 |title='Baahubali' to be screened at Busan Film Festival |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/baahubali-to-be-screened-at-busan-film-festival-115083000352_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302172541/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/baahubali-to-be-screened-at-busan-film-festival-115083000352_1.html |archive-date=2 March 2023 |access-date=25 August 2020 |work=Business Standard India |agency=Press Trust of India}} Producers announced plans to release the film in China in November 2015 by E Stars Films.{{Cite web |date=13 September 2015 |title='Baahubali' Secures China Release With E Stars |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/indian-blockbuster-baahubali-secures-china-release-with-e-stars-exclusive-1201592129/ |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 |website=Variety}} The producer, Shobu Yarlagadda, revealed his plans to release the movie in Latin America, Germany and European countries.{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran, Naman |date=4 October 2015 |title=Busan: Indian Blockbuster 'Baahubali' Sells to Japan |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-indian-blockbuster-baahubali-sells-to-japan-1201609640/ |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 |website=Variety}} Arka International made arrangements to release the movie in Germany and 70 other territories.{{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 |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 |access-date=20 January 2016 |website=www.screendaily.com}}

As the sequel Baahubali 2: The Conclusion was released on 28 April 2017, the producers and distributors re-released the first part (Hindi) on 7 April 2017.{{Cite news |date=1 April 2017 |title=Re-release of Baahubali – The Beginning date confirmed |url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42022/re-release-of-baahubali-the-beginning-date-confirmed |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216104739/https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42022/re-release-of-baahubali-the-beginning-date-confirmed |archive-date=16 February 2018 |access-date=2 April 2017 |work=Top 10 Cinema |language=en-US}} The film was screened at various film festivals like Open Cinema Strand of Busan International Film Festival, Indian Film Festival The Hague,{{Cite web |date=5 October 2015 |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/ |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 |access-date=22 October 2015 |website=Variety}} Sitges Film Festival in Spain,{{Cite web |title=Sitges Film Festival " Baahubali – The Beginning |url=http://sitgesfilmfestival.com/eng/film/?id=10003810 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020021606/http://sitgesfilmfestival.com/eng/film/?id=10003810 |archive-date=20 October 2015 |access-date=22 October 2015 |website=sitgesfilmfestival.com}} Utopiales Film Festival in France,{{Cite web |title=Baahubali : the beginning {{!}} Utopiales • International Festival of science fiction of Nantes |url=http://www.utopiales.org/en/baahubali-beginning |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131092459/http://www.utopiales.org/en/baahubali-beginning |archive-date=31 January 2016 |access-date=10 November 2015 |website=www.utopiales.org}} Golden Horse Film Festival in Taipei, Taiwan,{{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 |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 |access-date=10 November 2015 |website=www.goldenhorse.org.tw}} Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia,{{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 |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 |access-date=13 November 2015 |website=2015.poff.ee}} L'Etrange International Film Festival in Paris,{{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 |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 |access-date=6 December 2015 |website=www.etrangefestival.com}} Five Flavours Film Festival in Poland,{{Cite web |title=Festiwal Filmowy Pięć Smaków – Bahubali: Początek |url=http://www.piecsmakow.pl/film.do?id=130 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202044038/http://www.piecsmakow.pl/film.do?id=130 |archive-date=2 February 2016 |access-date=6 December 2015 |website=www.piecsmakow.pl}} Hawaii International Film Festival in Honolulu, Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival in Belgium,{{Cite web |title=Baahubali To Be Screened at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival |url=http://fitnhit.com/news/baahubali-screened-brussels-international-fantastic-film-festival/64181/ |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 |access-date=27 October 2016 |website=FitnHit.com}}{{Cite web |title=Baahubali – The Beginning – 2015 HIFF Fall Festival |url=http://program.hiff.org/films/detail/baahubali_the_beginning_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 |access-date=15 November 2015 |website=program.hiff.org}} Cannes Film Festival in France,{{Cite web |date=9 May 2016 |title=Baahubali: The Beginning team heads to Cannes |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/baahubali-the-beginning-team-heads-to-cannes-2792127/ |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 |website=The Indian Express}} Transilvania International Film Festival{{Cite web |title=Baahubali: The Beginning |url=http://tiff.ro/en/film/baahubali-beginning |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604092833/http://tiff.ro/en/film/baahubali-beginning |archive-date=4 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016 |website=tiff.ro}} in Romania, Grand Rex in Paris,{{Cite web |title=La Légende de Baahubali : 1ère Partie Bande-annonce VO |url=http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia=19555064&cfilm=238311.html |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 |access-date=6 June 2016 |website=AlloCiné}} 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.{{Cite web |title=INDIAN PANORAMA SELECTIONS FOR 47TH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA, 2016 PRESS RELEASE |url=http://dff.nic.in/writereaddata/IP_press_release_2016_Final.pdf |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 |access-date=11 November 2016 |website=dff.nic}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=7 October 2015 |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/ |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 |access-date=22 October 2015 |website=Variety}} 

The movie was marketed by a Mumbai-based company named Spice PR owned by Prabhat Choudhary.{{Cite web |date=31 May 2017 |title=For us, Baahubali is an achievement of the content and foresight – Prabhat Choudhary |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/us-baahubali-achievement-content-foresight-prabhat-choudhary/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708135427/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/us-baahubali-achievement-content-foresight-prabhat-choudhary/ |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=3 July 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} The popular statement 'Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyun maara?' was also coined by Prabhat Choudhary.{{Cite web |date=28 June 2019 |title=Prabhat Choudhary Tells Us What Makes Him Bollywood's Most Influential Publicist |url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/prabhat-choudhary-tells-us-what-makes-him-bollywood-s-most-influential-publicist/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708101833/https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/prabhat-choudhary-tells-us-what-makes-him-bollywood-s-most-influential-publicist/ |archive-date=8 July 2019 |access-date=8 July 2019}} Marketing of the film started two years before the shoot by S. S. Rajamouli with the audition campaign on Facebook and YouTube. A number of short promotional behind-the-scenes 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.{{Cite web |date=7 February 2014 |title=Baahubali Motion Print |url=http://www.baahubalimovie.com/2014/02/rev-eye-with-baahubali-at-comic-con.html |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 |access-date=21 March 2014 |publisher=reveye.in}} 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.{{Cite web |date=10 October 2014 |title=Tollywood debuts in Comic Con |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/tollywood-debuts-in-comic-con/article6489522.ece |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 |access-date=24 December 2014 |website=The Hindu}} 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.{{Cite magazine |last=Shamsian |first=Jacob |date=23 July 2015 |title=This Is What the World Biggest Movie Poster Looks Like |url=https://time.com/3970104/worlds-biggest-movie-poster-baahubali/ |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 |access-date=22 October 2015 |magazine=Time}} 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.{{Cite news |date=24 July 2015 |title=Guinness World Records Makes Tollywood Proud |url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/bahubali-poster-makes-guinness-world-records/ |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 |work=TNP LIVE |location=Hyderabad, India}} This record was later broken by a 5,969.61 m2  poster for the film MSG-2 The Messenger.{{Cite news |date=7 December 2015 |title=Largest poster in the world |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-poster |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002063800/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-poster |archive-date=2 October 2015 |work=Guinness World Records online |location=Sirsa, India}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Bhushan |first=Nyay |date=15 July 2015 |title='Baahubali': 5 Things on Indian Blockbuster] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/baahubali-5-things-indian-blockbuster-808778 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909231422/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/baahubali-5-things-indian-blockbuster-808778 |archive-date=9 September 2015 |website=Hollywood Reporter}} The film's website hosts merchandise which includes apparel, accessories, and film collectibles.{{Cite web |title=Baahubali Official Merchandise – Baahubali |url=http://shop.baahubali.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929071036/http://shop.baahubali.com/ |archive-date=29 September 2015 |access-date=13 November 2015 |website=shop.baahubali.com}}

In early July 2014, for the first part of the film, the region distribution rights for Karnataka and Ceded (Rayalaseema) were sold to a distributor{{Which|date=June 2019}} for {{INRConvert|230|m|year=2015|mode=historical}}.{{Cite news |title=Baahubali sets a new record in Karnataka and Ceded region |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Baahubali-sets-a-new-record-in-Karnataka-and-Ceded-region/articleshow/37718359.cms |url-status=live |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 |access-date=22 October 2015 |work=The Times of India}} 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.{{Cite web |date=6 July 2014 |title=Dil Raju's Rs 25 crore buy |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140706/entertainment-tollywood/article/dil-raju%E2%80%99s-rs-25crore-buy |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 |access-date=20 July 2014 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}

The Telugu version of the film was presented by K. Raghavendra Rao, Tamil version by K.E. Gnanavel Raja, Sri Thenandal Films and UV Creations, Karan Johar presented the Hindi version.{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=1 June 2017 |title=How Rana Daggubati helped take 'Baahubali 2' across India |url=http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/iLQ6tlvTgUuhCsLrM6nh3N/How-Rana-Daggubati-helped-take-Baahubali-2-across-India.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726174519/https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/iLQ6tlvTgUuhCsLrM6nh3N/How-Rana-Daggubati-helped-take-Baahubali-2-across-India.html |archive-date=26 July 2023 |access-date=1 June 2017 |website=mint}} MVP Entertainment is set to release{{Update inline|date=December 2024}} the movie in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste countries.{{Cite web |date=7 October 2015 |title='Baahubali' to Release in Seven More Territories via MVP |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/asia/busan-baahubali-to-release-in-seven-more-territories-via-mvp-entertainment-1201612830/ |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 |website=Variety}} 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.{{Cite web |date=8 November 2015 |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/ |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 |access-date=8 November 2015 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}

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.{{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 |url-status=dead |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 |access-date=22 October 2015 |website=The New Indian Express}}

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 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 dubbed version of this movie was given to Zee Sarthak. The Bhojpuri dubbed version of the movie was later given to Bhojpuri Cinema TV. The Marathi dubbed version of this movie was given to Shemaroo Marathibana. The Bengali dubbed version of this movie was given to Enterr10 Bangla.

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

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Deepanjana Pal of Firstpost called it "Rajamouli's tour de force", terming it as "elaborate, well-choreographed and [having] some breathtaking moments." Prabhas and 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."{{Cite web |date=13 July 2015 |title=Bahubali review: With hunky heroes and great battle scenes, SS Rajamouli's fantasy film is epic |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/bahubali-review-hunky-heroes-great-battle-scenes-ss-rajamoulis-fantasy-film-epic-2335958.html |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 |access-date=1 August 2015 |website=Firstpost}} 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."{{Cite web |title=Baahubali Movie Review |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/baahubali-movie-review-1150 |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 |access-date=1 August 2015 |website=NDTVMovies.com |publisher=NDTV Movies}}

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."{{Cite web |date=12 July 2015 |title=Baahubali review: S S Rajamouli's film holds out many promises |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/baahubali-movie-review-s-s-rajamouli/ |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 |website=The Indian Express}} 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."{{Cite news |date=10 July 2015 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170322084308/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/baahubali-review-a-little-more-a-little-less/article7407650.ece |archive-date=22 March 2017 |access-date=1 August 2015 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}}

Sukanya Varma of Rediff gave the film four out of five stars, calling it "mega, ingenious and envelope pushing!"{{Cite web |date=10 July 2015 |title=Review: Bahubali is mega, ingenious and envelope pushing! – Rediff.com Movies |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-bahubali-is-mega-indigenious-and-envelope-pushing/20150710.htm |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 |website=Rediff.com}} 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."{{Cite web |date=10 July 2015 |title=Movie Review: Baahubali |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-baahubali-9786.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721120930/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-baahubali-9786.html |archive-date=21 July 2015 |website=Filmfare.com}}

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."{{Cite web |date=11 July 2015 |title=Movie review 'Baahubali': Tolkien with kadi-patta tadka |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150711/entertainment-bollywood/article/movie-review-baahubali-tolkien-kadi-patta-tadka |url-status=live |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 |website=Deccanchronicle.com}} 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."{{Cite web |date=21 October 2015 |title=Baahubali review: It's best enjoyed when you keep logic far away : Reviews, News – India Today |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 |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 |archive-date=21 October 2015 |website=India Today}}

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."{{Cite web |date=10 July 2015 |title='Baahubali' – Movie Review – Entertainment |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/baahubali---movie-review/16360169 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802164619/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/baahubali---movie-review/16360169 |archive-date=2 August 2015 |website=Mid-day.com}}

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."{{Cite web |last=Tsering |first=Lisa |date=13 July 2015 |title='Bahubali': Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/baahubali-film-review-808168 |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 |access-date=1 August 2015 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}} 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."{{Cite web |title='Baahubali: The Beginning': Review |url=http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/baahubali-the-beginning-review/5090691.article |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 |access-date=1 August 2015}}

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."{{Cite news |last=McCahill |first=Mike |date=12 July 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=1 August 2015 |work=The Guardian}} 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."{{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 |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 |access-date=1 August 2015 |website=The Huffington Post}}

{{See also|List of highest-grossing Indian films}}

Baahubali: The Beginning collected {{INRConvert|15|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} from the United States on its first day.{{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 |website=The Indian Express}} First weekend collections stood around {{INRConvert|165.1|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} worldwide from all its versions, the biggest ever for an Indian film in India & the fourth biggest ever for an Indian film worldwide.{{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}} The film grossed around {{INRConvert|263|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} worldwide in the first week of its release.{{Cite news |date=19 July 2015 |title=SS Rajamouli's Baahubali Makes Rs 325Crores in 10 Days |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/ss-rajamoulis-baahubali-makes-rs-32558-crores-in-10-days-782948 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119171938/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-baahubali-makes-rs-300-crores-in-9-days-782948 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=19 July 2015 |work=NDTV NEWS}} It became the first South Indian film to gross {{INRConvert|300|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} worldwide, reaching there in 9 days, and{{Cite news |last=Hoad |first=Phil |date=20 July 2015 |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 |work=TheGuardian.com}} subsequently grossed {{INRConvert|391.2|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} worldwide in 15 days.{{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 |website=Forbes.com}} Baahubali: The Beginning netted {{INR}}420.05 crore in India.{{Cite web |title=2.0 All India Day Six Business – Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4494 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230710/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4494 |archive-date=20 December 2018 |access-date=5 December 2018 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}} Firstpost later reported that the total collections stood at ₹650 crore {{as of|2017|August|lc=y}}.{{Cite web |date=10 August 2017 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212034544/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 |archive-date=12 December 2017 |access-date=6 January 2018 |publisher=Firstpost}} Baahubali: The Beginning grossed {{INRConvert|511.35|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} in all languages in India alone,{{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 |website=Box office India}}{{Cite web |title=Why Business Of Dubbed Tamil Telugu Not Included – Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2877 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727095155/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2189 |archive-date=27 July 2016 |access-date=8 May 2017 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}} and became the highest-grossing film in India, surpassing PK{{'}}s gross of {{INRConvert|440|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} from India.{{Cite web |last=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 |website=Forbes}}{{Cite web |title=Another Major Benchmark For Bahubali 2 – The Conclusion – Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2912 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702023738/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2912 |archive-date=2 July 2020 |access-date=9 September 2020 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}} 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|year=2015|mode=historical}} on its first day of release in India from all four versions (Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi).{{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 |website=Dnaindia.com}} The Hindi version earned around {{INRConvert|5.15|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett which was the highest opening for any film dubbed into Hindi.{{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 |website=Movies.ndtv.com}} Baahubali grossed {{INRConvert|50|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} on the first day in India.{{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}} The Hindi version grossed around {{INRConvert|24|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett in the first weekend.{{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}}

The Telugu version alone earned around {{INRConvert|66.5|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett in first weekend in India. The film, from all its versions, earned almost {{INRConvert|105.7|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett in its first weekend. It had the biggest opening weekend ever in India. The Hindi version collected around {{INRConvert|48|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett in its first week.{{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 |website=Box Office India}} Baahubali: The Beginning grossed more than {{INRConvert|185.3|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett from all its versions in India in the first week. It added a further {{INRConvert|47.8|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett in its second weekend to take its total to around {{INRConvert|233.1|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett in ten days.{{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}} The Hindi version grossed over {{INRConvert|39.5|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} nett in the Mumbai circuit.[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.

The film collected around {{INRConvert|20|c|year=2015|mode=historical}} in its first day from the international markets.{{Cite web |last=Malvania |first=Urvi |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 |website=Business Standard}} The film opened on the ninth spot for its weekend, collecting around US$3.5 million with a per-screen average of $15,148.{{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}} 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.{{Cite news |date=13 July 2015 |title=U.S. and Canada Box Office |url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/boxoffice/us/weekend.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712230633/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/boxoffice/us/weekend.html |archive-date=12 July 2015 |access-date=13 July 2015 |work=The New York Times |location=New York}} 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.{{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 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} The film grossed {{USD|540,000}} on its opening weekend in China.{{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 |website=Variety}} It has grossed a total of {{CNY|7.49 million}}({{INR}}77.8 million) in the country.{{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 |website=cbooo.cn |language=zh}} The film totally earned $10.94 million at the overseas box office.{{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 |website=International Business Times}}

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At the 63rd National Film Awards, Baahubali: The Beginning won the Best Feature Film, becoming the first Telugu film to win the award, and Best Special Effects.{{Cite news |last=Rao, Ch Sushil |date=29 March 2016 |title=Magnum opus Baahubali: Best film of the year |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/290316/magnum-opus-baahubali-best-film-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |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 |access-date=5 April 2017 |work=Deccan Chronicle}} At the 63rd Filmfare Awards South, the Telugu version won five awards from ten nominations, including Best Film, Best Director for Rajamouli and 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 ceremony, including Best Fantasy Film and Best Supporting Actress for Tamannaah Bhatia.

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Baahubali: The Beginning is one of the films featured in BBC's documentary on 100 Years of Indian Cinema directed by Sanjeev Bhaskar.{{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 |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 |access-date=27 October 2016 |publisher=NDTV Movies}} Post the success of the film, a film movement was started, i.e. Pan-Indian films.{{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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203217/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/baahubali-telugu-cinema-abroad-1210757-2018-04-12 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |access-date=21 June 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}

In 2016, Thagubothu Ramesh plays a character named Kattappa in Selfie Raja.{{Cite news |title=Selfie Raja Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Selfie Raja by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/selfie-raja/movie-review/53229384.cms |work=The Times of India}} In 2017, Kattappava Kanom ({{Translation|Kattappa is missing}}), which was named after the character of Kattappa from the film, was released.{{Cite news |last=M |first=Ramakrishnan |date=16 March 2017 |title=Finding Kattappa |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sibiraj-takes-the-experimental-route-with-kattappava-kaanom/article17474972.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318165942/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sibiraj-takes-the-experimental-route-with-kattappava-kaanom/article17474972.ece |archive-date=18 March 2017 |access-date=10 September 2020 |work=The Hindu |via=www.thehindu.com}} In 2018, Netflix announced that they had ordered a streaming television prequel series called Baahubali: Before the Beginning.{{Cite news |date=3 August 2018 |title=Netflix to feature Baahubali prequel |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/netflix-to-feature-baahubali-prequel/article24586711.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101084730/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/netflix-to-feature-baahubali-prequel/article24586711.ece |archive-date=1 January 2022 |access-date=30 October 2023 |publisher=Press Trust of India |via=The Hindu}}{{Cite news |last=Hoad |first=Phil |date=20 July 2015 |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 |access-date=3 August 2018 |work=TheGuardian.com}}{{Cite magazine |last=Dalton |first=Ben |date=2 August 2018 |title=Netflix orders 'Baahubali' prequel series |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/netflix-orders-baahubali-prequel-series/5131398.article |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802161304/https://www.screendaily.com/news/netflix-orders-baahubali-prequel-series/5131398.article |archive-date=2 August 2018 |access-date=3 August 2018 |magazine=Screen International}} Sathyaraj is referred to as Kattappa in a scene from Kanaa (2018).{{ulist|{{Cite AV media |title=Kanaa |date=21 December 2018 |type=Motion picture |time=1:18:53 |people=Kamaraj, Arunraja (Director)}}|{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grkp0RnoBiU |title=Not Out (Kanaa) 2021 New Released Hindi Dubbed Movie |date=5 February 2021 |medium=Motion picture |language=hi |time=1:07:35 |people=Kamaraj, Arunraja (Director)}}}}

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Category:Indian historical action films

Category:Indian multilingual films

Category:AA Films films

Category:Fictional-language films

Category:2010s Telugu-language films

Category:2010s Tamil-language films

Category:Films set in ancient India

Category:Films shot in Alappuzha

Category:Films shot in Chalakudy

Category:Films shot in Thrissur

Category:Films scored by M. M. Keeravani

Category:Films directed by S. S. Rajamouli

Category:Best Feature Film National Film Award winners

Category:Films that won the Best Special Effects National Film Award

Category:Films shot at Ramoji Film City

Category:Films shot in Bulgaria

Category:Indian films about revenge

Category:2015 masala films