- Director: S.S. Rajamouli
- Production House: Arka Media Works
- Producers: Shobu Yarlagadda, Prasad Devineni
- Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam (simultaneous release)
- Release Date: April 28, 2017
- Budget: ~₹250 crore (one of India’s most expensive films)
- Box Office: Over ₹1,800 crore worldwide (highest-grossing Indian film at the time)
Cast:
- Prabhas as Amarendra Baahubali / Mahendra Baahubali (dual role)
- Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva
- Anushka Shetty as Devasena
- Tamannaah Bhatia as Avantika
- Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami
- Sathyaraj as Kattappa
- Nassar as Bijjaladeva
Technical Crew:
- Music: M.M. Keeravani
- Cinematography: K.K. Senthil Kumar
- Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
- Visual Effects: Makuta VFX, Firefly Studios, etc.
- Art Direction: Sabu Cyril
Music & Soundtrack:
- Composed by M.M. Keeravani
- Notable tracks:
- “Hamsa Naava” (romantic)
- “Dandaalayya” (folk-warrior theme)
- “Saahore Baahubali” (epic battle anthem)
Awards & Achievements:
- National Film Award: Best Special Effects
- Filmfare Awards: Best Director (Rajamouli), Best Actor (Prabhas), others
- IIFA Awards: Best Action, Best Visual Effects
- Global Recognition: Screened in China, Japan, and major international markets.
Key Highlights:
- Answered the iconic question: “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?”
- Broke multiple box office records in India and overseas.
- Praised for VFX, scale, and performances (especially Prabhas & Rana).
- One of the few Indian films with a wide international release.
Legacy:
- Cemented S.S. Rajamouli’s reputation as a visionary filmmaker.
- Paved the way for pan-Indian big-budget films (RRR, KGF, Pushpa).
- Remains a benchmark for Indian epic cinema.
