S. S. Rajamouli's directorial epic action film Baahubali: The Beginning completed 10 years. The film, starring Superstar Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles, was released in theatres on 10 July 2015.
The film was produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under the banner of Arka Media Works. The film was distributed by Arka Media Works in Telugu, Global United Media in Malayalam, Studio Green and Sri Thenandal Films in Tamil, and Dharma Productions along with AA Films in Hindi.
At the 63rd National Film Awards, Baahubali: The Beginning won two awards: Best Feature Film for Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni, and Best Special Effects for V. Srinivas Mohan. The film marked director S. S. Rajamouli's second collaboration with Superstar Prabhas after Chatrapathi.
Made on a budget of ₹180 crore, the film grossed between ₹600 crore and ₹650 crore, becoming a commercial blockbuster and the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2015. As of July 2025, even a decade after its release, the film ranks 6th among the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time.
Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar played pivotal roles, while Rohini, Meka Ramakrishna, Tanikella Bharani, Adivi Sesh, Prabhakar, Teja Kakumanu, Sudeepa, Charandeep, John Kokken, and Kalpa Latha appeared in supporting roles.
Baahubali: The Beginning marked the 10th directorial venture of S.S. Rajamouli. The film marked director S. S. Rajamouli's second collaboration with Anushka Shetty after Vikramarkudu. V. Srinivas Mohan won his 4th National Film Awards for Best Special Effects after Magic Magic (2003), Sivaji (2007), Enthiran (2010).
M. M. Keeravani composed the songs and background score for this film marking his 10th collaboration with director S. S. Rajamouli after Student No: 1, Simhadri, Sye, Chatrapathi, Vikramarkudu, Yamadonga, Magadheera, Maryada Ramanna, Eega.
V. Vijayendra Prasad penned the story, while S. S. Rajamouli wrote the screenplay for this film. K. K. Senthil Kumar handled the cinematography of this film marking his 6th collaboration with director S. S. Rajamouli after Sye, Chatrapathi, Yamadonga, Magadheera, Eega.
Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao edited this film marking his 10th collaboration with director S. S. Rajamouli after Student No: 1, Simhadri, Sye, Chatrapathi, Vikramarkudu, Yamadonga, Magadheera, Maryada Ramanna, Eega.
The film marked director S. S. Rajamouli's maiden collaboration with Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj. Baahubali: The Beginning marked the 17th film for Superstar Prabhas in a lead role. The film marked the 3rd collaboration between Superstar Prabhas and Anushka Shetty after Billa, Mirchi.
At the 63rd Filmfare Awards South, the film received 10 nominations and won 5 awards, including Best Film – Telugu (Shobu Yarlagadda & Prasad Devineni), Best Director – Telugu (S. S. Rajamouli), Best Supporting Actress – Telugu (Ramya Krishnan), Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu (Geetha Madhuri for "Jeevanadhi"), and Best Cinematographer (K. K. Senthil Kumar).
At the Nandi Awards 2015, the film won 13 awards; it also received one award each at the Norway Tamil Film Festival and Producers Guild Film Awards, and secured 7 awards at the 14th Santosham Film Awards.
At the 5th South Indian International Movie Awards, the film received 13 nominations and won 7 awards, including Best Film (Telugu), Best Director (Telugu), Best Cinematographer (Telugu), Best Action Choreographer, Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu), Best Supporting Actress (Telugu), and Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) for "Mamathala Thalli."
Q: When was Baahubali: The Beginning released?
A: Baahubali: The Beginning was released on 10 July 2015 and
has completed 10 years as of July 2025.
Q: Who directed Baahubali: The Beginning, and who were the
lead actors?
A: The film was directed by S. S. Rajamouli, starring
Superstar Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles.
Q: Who produced the film and under which banner?
A: The film was produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad
Devineni under the banner of Arka Media Works.
Q: Who distributed the film across different languages?
A: The film was distributed by Arka Media Works (Telugu),
Global United Media (Malayalam), Studio Green and Sri Thenandal Films (Tamil),
and Dharma Productions along with AA Films (Hindi).
Q: How did the film perform at the 63rd National Film
Awards?
A: The film won two awards: Best Feature Film (Shobu
Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni) and Best Special Effects (V. Srinivas Mohan).
Q: What was the budget and box office collection of the film?
A: The film was made on a budget of ₹180 crore and grossed
between ₹600 crore and ₹650 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing
Telugu film of 2015.
Q: As of July 2025, where does the film rank among the
highest-grossing Telugu films of all time?
A: As of July 2025, the film ranks 6th among the
highest-grossing Telugu films of all time.
Q: Which actors appeared in pivotal and supporting roles?
A: Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar
played pivotal roles, while Rohini, Meka Ramakrishna, Tanikella Bharani, Adivi
Sesh, Prabhakar, Teja Kakumanu, Sudeepa, Charandeep, John Kokken, and Kalpa
Latha appeared in supporting roles.
Q: How many directorial ventures had S. S. Rajamouli
completed with this film?
A: Baahubali: The Beginning marked the 10th directorial
venture of S. S. Rajamouli.
Q: What previous collaborations did the director have with
lead actors?
A: This film marked Rajamouli's second collaboration with
Prabhas after Chatrapathi and his second with Anushka Shetty after Vikramarkudu.
It was his first collaboration with Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya
Krishnan, and Sathyaraj.
Q: How many films had Prabhas and Anushka Shetty done
together before this?
A: This was their third collaboration after Billa and Mirchi.
Q: What recognition did V. Srinivas Mohan receive for his
work in this film?
A: V. Srinivas Mohan won his 4th National Award for Best
Special Effects for this film, after previously winning for Magic Magic (2003),
Sivaji (2007), and Enthiran (2010).
Q: Who composed the music for the film and what was notable
about this collaboration?
A: M. M. Keeravani composed the songs and background score.
This was his 10th collaboration with S. S. Rajamouli.
Q: Who were the key technicians behind story, screenplay,
and cinematography?
A: V. Vijayendra Prasad wrote the story, S. S. Rajamouli
handled the screenplay, and K. K. Senthil Kumar was the cinematographer,
marking his 6th collaboration with Rajamouli.
Q: Who edited the film and what was notable about this
collaboration?
A: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao edited the film, marking his
10th collaboration with S. S. Rajamouli.
Q: How did the film perform at the 63rd Filmfare Awards
South?
A: The film received 10 nominations and won 5 awards,
including Best Film – Telugu, Best Director – Telugu, Best Supporting Actress –
Telugu (Ramya Krishnan), Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu (Geetha Madhuri
for "Jeevanadhi"), and Best Cinematographer (K. K. Senthil Kumar).
Q: What accolades did the film receive at the Nandi Awards
and other ceremonies?
A: At the 2015 Nandi Awards, the film won 13 awards. It also
won 1 award each at the Norway Tamil Film Festival and Producers Guild Film
Awards, and 7 awards at the 14th Santosham Film Awards.
Q: How did the film perform at the 5th South Indian
International Movie Awards (SIIMA)?
A: The film received 13 nominations and won 7 awards,
including Best Film (Telugu), Best Director (Telugu), Best Cinematographer
(Telugu), Best Action Choreographer, Best Actor in a Negative Role (Rana
Daggubati), Best Supporting Actress (Ramya Krishnan), and Best Female Playback
Singer (Satya Yamini for "Mamathala Thalli").
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