Bāhubali: The Beginning
బాహుబలి:ద బిగినింగ్
Synopsis
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Clip • Published 2015-07-28
Top Cast
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Prabhas
Mahendra 'Sivudu' Bāhubali / Amarendra Bāhubali
Rana Daggubati
Bhallaladeva
Tamannaah Bhatia
Avanthika
Anushka Shetty
Devasena
Ramya Krishnan
Sivagami
Nassar
Bijjaladeva
Sathyaraj
Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Prabhakar
King Kalakeya
Adivi Sesh
Bhadra
Kichcha Sudeepa
Aslam Khan
Rohini
Sanga
Ramakrishna Meka
Jaya Varma
Tanikella Bharani
Swamiji
Charandeep
King Kalakeya's Brother
Rakesh Varre
Sethupathi
Teja Kakumanu
Sakethudu
Bharani Shankar
Marthanda
John Kokken
A Kalakeya Warrior
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 9, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$90.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.61x
+$65.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. S. Rajamouli
- Screenplay & Story
- S. S. Rajamouli
- Original Score
- M.M. Keeravaani
- Original Title
- బాహుబలి:ద బిగినింగ్
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Sanskrit, Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Budget
- $25.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $90.7M
- Production Studios
- Arka Media Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. S. Rajamouli
S. S. Rajamouli, Vijayendra Prasad, Madhan Karky, Rahul Koda, Deva Katta, Mankombu Gopalakrishnan
M.M. Keeravaani
K.K. Senthil Kumar
Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Prasad Devineni, Shobu Yarlagadda, Iliya Sotirov
Department Leadership Roster
S. S. Rajamouli
Director
Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Editor
Prasad Devineni
Producer
Shobu Yarlagadda
Producer
S. S. Rajamouli
Screenplay
V. Srinivas Mohan
Visual Effects Supervisor
M.M. Keeravaani
Original Music Composer
Sabu Cyril
Production Design
Rama Rajamouli
Costume Design
Prashanti Tipirneni
Costume Design
K.K. Senthil Kumar
Director of Photography
Iliya Sotirov
Producer
Peter Hein
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bāhubali: The Beginning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bāhubali: The Beginning about?
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
Who directed Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Bāhubali: The Beginning was directed by S. S. Rajamouli.
Who stars in Bāhubali: The Beginning?
The principal cast of Bāhubali: The Beginning includes Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan.
When was Bāhubali: The Beginning released and how long is it?
Bāhubali: The Beginning was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Bāhubali: The Beginning had a reported production budget of $25.1M and grossed $90.7M at the worldwide box office (3.61 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bāhubali: The Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bāhubali: The Beginning was composed by M.M. Keeravaani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Bāhubali: The Beginning holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).