2015 · Film
Baahubali: The Beginning
S. S. Rajamouli's Telugu epic in which a young man raised by a hill tribe climbs a giant waterfall and is drawn into the fate of the kingdom of Mahishmati.
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, Baahubali: The Beginning is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
The story
A wounded woman carrying a baby is swept away while crossing a river, and the infant is rescued and raised by a tribe at the foot of a giant waterfall. Named Sivudu, he grows up determined to climb the cliffs above. When he finally reaches the top, he meets Avantika, a member of a rebel group fighting to free Devasena, a queen held captive for years by the tyrant Bhallaladeva of Mahishmati. Sivudu vows to help and sets off for the kingdom, unaware of his own past.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Families and anyone who likes grand fantasy battles, palace intrigue and spectacle will find this an easy pick, as long as they plan to watch Part 2 for the ending. Rated U/A, it has large-scale war violence and runs about 158 minutes.
Genres:ActionHistoricalFantasy and sci-fiDrama
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Baahubali: The Beginning is the first part of a two-film story that concludes in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), so the story does not resolve here. V. Vijayendra Prasad wrote the story, and the film's reported ₹170 crore budget made it the most expensive Indian film at its release.
Shot in Telugu and Tamil, it opened on 10 July 2015 alongside Hindi and Malayalam dubs. Karan Johar's Dharma Productions presented the Hindi version with AA Films. Baahubali: The Epic, a combined recut of both films, was released on 31 October 2025.
The film grossed ₹600–650 crore worldwide and became the highest-grossing dubbed film in Hindi at the time. At the 63rd National Film Awards it became the first Telugu film to win Best Feature Film, and it also won Best Special Effects.
The facts
- Language
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Epic fantasy, Action
- Runtime
- 158 min
- Certificate
- U/A
- Director
- S. S. Rajamouli
- Cast
- Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sathyaraj
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Baahubali: The Beginning in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, Baahubali: The Beginning is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Baahubali: The Beginning available in Hindi?
- Yes. Baahubali: The Beginning was made in Telugu, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on Netflix.
- Is Baahubali: The Beginning suitable for children?
- Baahubali: The Beginning has a CBFC U/A certificate, which means children under 12 should watch with a parent or guardian.
- How long is Baahubali: The Beginning?
- Baahubali: The Beginning runs for 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).