On the grand occasion of the 10th anniversary of the blockbuster epic action film Baahubali: The Beginning, director S. S. Rajamouli took to his social media and announced that, to mark this special milestone, a two-part combined film titled Baahubali: The Epic will be released in theatres worldwide on October 31, 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
The announcement made fans both excited and curious — excited for the magical experience of revisiting the film on the big screen, and curious about the listed runtime of 5 hours 27 minutes on BookMyShow. To reassure fans, the admin of the film’s social media handle replied to a user, stating that the film would be trimmed to a runtime similar to an exciting IPL match — around 4 hours.
This promises to be a great opportunity for fans to witness how the two films — Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion — are edited and merged into one cinematic experience, without compromising on quality and retaining the same emotional and visual grandeur as when they were first released.
Both these films shattered several records at the box office and together collected around ₹2400 crore. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released on 28 April 2017, still holds the record for the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time, even after 8 years of its release.
V. Vijayendra Prasad penned the story, while S. S. Rajamouli wrote the screenplay for both Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Superstar Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty played the lead roles in both films, with Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in pivotal roles.
The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, cinematography handled by K. K. Senthil Kumar, and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. 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.
At the 65th National Film Awards, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion won three awards:
– Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni
– Best Special Effects for R. C. Kamala Kannan
– Best Stunt Choreographer for King Solomon, Lee Whittaker, and Kaecha Kampakdee.
S.S. Rajamouli's next directorial venture stars Superstar Mahesh Babu in their first-ever collaboration.
Touted as a globetrotting jungle adventure, the film has generated massive anticipation, with fans hoping for an official title or glimpse on Mahesh Babu’s birthday, 9th August. I feel Baahubali: The Epic might be a sort of experiment from S.S. Rajamouli to test how a two-part narrative can be merged into a single film without compromising on quality.
As we all know, his upcoming film SSMB29 with Mahesh Babu was initially reported to be a two-part project. However, several portals later suggested that it might now be made as a single film. So, my guess is that if Baahubali: The Epic receives the desired response, we may indeed see SSMB29 shaped as a single-film venture. Otherwise, the makers might reconsider their approach. Of course, this is entirely my personal opinion.
Q: What was announced on the 10th anniversary of Baahubali:
The Beginning?
A: On the grand occasion of the 10th anniversary of the
blockbuster epic action film Baahubali: The Beginning, director S.S. Rajamouli
announced via social media that a special two-part combined film titled Baahubali:
The Epic will be released in theatres worldwide on October 31, 2025, in Telugu,
Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Q: How did fans react to the announcement of Baahubali: The
Epic?
A: The announcement made fans both excited and curious—excited
about the opportunity to relive the grandeur on the big screen, and curious
about the film’s listed runtime of 5 hours and 27 minutes on BookMyShow.
Q: Was the long runtime addressed by the makers?
A: Yes, the film’s social media admin responded to a fan,
assuring that the final runtime would be trimmed to match the length of an
exciting IPL match—roughly 4 hours, while still delivering a grand cinematic
experience.
Q: What is the significance of Baahubali: The Epic as a film
format?
A: It offers a unique chance to witness how the two original
films—Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion—are edited and
merged into one cohesive film, without compromising on emotional depth or
visual richness.
Q: How successful were the original Baahubali films?
A: Both films were massive box office successes, collecting
around ₹2400 crore together. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, released on 28 April
2017, still holds the record for the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time,
even after 8 years.
Q: Who were the key contributors to the Baahubali franchise?
A: The story of Baahubali was penned by V. Vijayendra Prasad, while the screenplay was written by S. S. Rajamouli. The lead roles were played by Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty. The supporting cast included Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar. The film's music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, with cinematography by K. K. Senthil Kumar and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.
Q: What national awards did the Baahubali films receive?
A: Baahubali: The Beginning was honored at the 63rd National Film Awards with two prestigious awards. It won Best Feature Film, credited to producers Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni, and also received the award for Best Special Effects, which went to V. Srinivas Mohan.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion received recognition at the 65th National Film Awards, where it won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. It also bagged the award for Best Special Effects, credited to R. C. Kamala Kannan, and Best Stunt Choreographer, which was jointly awarded to King Solomon, Lee Whittaker, and Kaecha Kampakdee.
Q: What is S.S. Rajamouli’s next project after Baahubali?
A: His next directorial venture stars Superstar Mahesh Babu,
marking their first-ever collaboration. The film is being touted as a globetrotting
jungle adventure, creating massive anticipation among fans.
Q: Is there any expected announcement for this upcoming
film?
A: Fans are eagerly hoping for an official title or glimpse
of the film to be revealed on Mahesh Babu’s birthday, 9th August.
Q: Is Baahubali: The Epic connected in any way to SSMB29?
A: While not directly connected in storyline, Baahubali: The
Epic could be seen as a creative experiment by S.S. Rajamouli to see how a
two-part narrative can be merged into a single film without losing
quality, possibly influencing the final structure of SSMB29.
Q: Was SSMB29 initially planned as a two-part film?
A: Yes, early reports suggested that SSMB29 would be a two-part
project, but many portals later indicated that it might be made as a single-film
venture.
Q: What could determine whether SSMB29 remains a single film
or becomes two parts again?
A: If Baahubali: The Epic receives positive response and
proves that combining two parts into one can retain quality, SSMB29 may remain
a single-film project. Otherwise, the makers might reconsider their decision. (This
is a personal opinion.)
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