India's grandest and most memorable cinematic chapter, 'Baahubali,' is set to return to the big screen once again. Director S. S. Rajamouli's blockbuster film's extended version is now ready for release.
Baahubali The Epic Advance Booking: The superhit film 'Baahubali', which created history in Indian cinema, is once again ready to conquer the hearts of its audience. Director S.S. Rajamouli and superstar Prabhas's megablockbuster is now returning to the big screen with its re-edited extended version, 'Baahubali: The Epic'. The film's advance booking has had a record-breaking start, grossing crores of rupees even before its release.
₹2 Crore Tickets Sold in Just a Few Hours
According to reports, as soon as the film's advance bookings began, fan excitement was palpable. Over ₹2 crore worth of tickets were sold in just a few hours. Many shows in cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai were 'housefull' within minutes. This time, a special attraction for the audience is its new 'One Epic Cut' format, which combines 'Baahubali: The Beginning' and 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' to create a magnificent cinematic experience. Fans will get to watch this remastered version with 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos sound.
According to film analytics portal Sacnilk, approximately 5,000 tickets are currently being sold nationwide every hour, which is unprecedented for a re-released film.
Record-Breaking Performance in the International Market as Well
'Baahubali: The Epic' is creating a stir not only in India but also overseas. In North America, the film has achieved advance bookings of $200,000 (approximately ₹1.6 crore). Pre-sales are also rapidly increasing in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and Dubai. Globally, the film has surpassed ₹5 crore in advance bookings. This is the highest figure ever for any Indian re-released film. This success has once again proven that the magic of Rajamouli and Prabhas's collaboration continues to endure.
Director S.S. Rajamouli and writer V. Vijayendra Prasad have re-edited and combined the film in a new form, making the narrative flow even smoother and more powerful. The film's star cast includes veteran actors such as Prabhas (Amarendra and Mahendra Baahubali), Rana Daggubati (Bhallaladeva), Anushka Shetty (Devasena), Tamannaah Bhatia (Avanthika), Ramya Krishnan (Sivagami), and Sathyaraj (Kattappa).
Rajamouli had stated, "We wanted the audience to re-experience 'Baahubali' as a singular experience — it's not just a film, but a cultural memory."
Releasing on October 31st in Four Languages
'Baahubali: The Epic' is scheduled to release on October 31, 2025. The film will be theatrically released in four languages — Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Multiplex chains PVR-Inox and Cinepolis have reported that the demand for the film is so tremendous that show times are being increased in several cities.
In 2015, 'Baahubali: The Beginning' and in 2017, 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' wrote a new chapter in the history of Indian cinema. Together, both films grossed over ₹1,800 crore worldwide.
