Baahubali: The Beginning

Name: Baahubali: The Beginning
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, War
Released: July 9, 2015
Duration: 159 min

2015

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Birch Tree Entertainment | Release Date: July 9, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: Sivudu is an orphan, raised by adoptive parents in a secluded tribal village at the foot of a waterfall. Warned by his foster mother of the dangers beyond, he was confined to life in his village behind the waterfall. Captivated by a vision of ethereal beauty, his determination to see the world beyond intensifies. He embarks on the journeySivudu is an orphan, raised by adoptive parents in a secluded tribal village at the foot of a waterfall. Warned by his foster mother of the dangers beyond, he was confined to life in his village behind the waterfall. Captivated by a vision of ethereal beauty, his determination to see the world beyond intensifies. He embarks on the journey of a lifetime into the world beyond the hill. On his adventures, he encounters Avantika, a fearless warrior princess exiled from her kingdom, now part of a tribe involved in guerrilla warfare; and inevitably falls in love with her. To win over Avantika’s heart, and prove he is worthy of her, he follows her on her conquests far and wide. One of which takes him to the Kingdom of Mahishmati. While on a rescue mission, Sivudu encounters the crown prince of Mahishmati, Bhallaladeva, and the Commander-in-Chief of the army, Kattappa - a great warrior and a confidant of the Mahishmati Royal Family. In an altercation, between Kattappa and Shivudu, the dark truth of his family and the injustice imparted to them is finally revealed. Shivudu pursues a battle of epic magnitude against the tyrannical ruler of Mahishmati, to restore to them their true King.… Expand

Director: S.S. Rajamouli

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, War

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 159 min

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The Guardian Mike McCahill

May 1, 2017

Baahubali demonstrates the pleasing, straight-ahead simplicity of certain videogames: whenever our hero accomplishes a task, some new challenge presents itself. Read full review

Allan Hunter

May 1, 2017

The broad brushstrokes storytelling and the director’s over-fondness for slow-motion sequences are among the film’s failings but this is still a rousing, easily accessible epic. Read full review

Lisa Tsering

May 1, 2017

It’s possible to enjoy the film as pure entertainment even without being privy to the superlatives surrounding it. Read full review

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Satpal

Dec 7, 2018

Just epic, Superb.
story, effects are fantastic.
cast is also good.
bang bang..
you will also be impatient for the sequel.
puts you in a question, which you will try to answer, looking all aspects.
see how.., wow !!

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pur__0_0__

Mar 28, 2021

I learnt about this movie through memes and social media blogs. I didn't have a TV connection back then and I wasn't much into pop culture, so I didn't really know what this movie was about. I just saw that this movie had a lot of special effects and it used animators, so obviously it had toI learnt about this movie through memes and social media blogs. I didn't have a TV connection back then and I wasn't much into pop culture, so I didn't really know what this movie was about. I just saw that this movie had a lot of special effects and it used animators, so obviously it had to be good. I practically begged my parents to let me see this movie in the theatres. I hadn't been to the theatres for the last 7 years, and they finally gave me the permission to see this one. And I wasn't disappointed.

This is the kind of movie that can be enjoyed to its fullest only in the theatres. Everything about it was superb - the CGI (considering the technology and experience of CGI in India is not very advanced), the acting, the music, the colour palette, the locations, the overall tone, everything is perfect. Watching Shiva climb the waterfalls, the battle scenes, Shiva alone pulling Bhallaldeva's statue, all of this looked great when being watched on a giant screen.

The story finally ended on a cliffhanger for the second part, which is another movie for which I requested my parents to let me see, but that's for the other review. But it was an actual good cliffhanger, unlike the usual sequel baiters that we normally see in high budget action or superhero movies, or the money squeezing that happens when one movie becomes successful. This one actually meant it.

This movie basically introduced me to South Indian cinema. Until then I was thinking all South Indian movies are the same, with unrealistic actions and cringy humour. But this one was different. Just by looking at it you know this one really means business. I hope in future we will get to see more such Indian movies that make us proud that we have a film industry that prioritises quality over quantity.… Expand

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nestoryavith

Aug 12, 2017

Mahendra Baahubali... Wow. This movie is amazing. Graphically thanks to AMD probably but S. S. Rajamouli made it a king of bollywood. This story will leave you at the edge of your seat and the characters are amazing as well as comically amusing. 10/10 throughout and loved every second of it.

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Denet

Oct 1, 2017

Good film, but please keep in mind, that it is from India. So a lot of songs are garanteed :D Ten songs minimum. But of course the main thing, because of what I decided to watch this film, is the epic battle with unusual tactics and ideas!!!

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abhi2001

Aug 29, 2020

Good movie. Had a great climax but the first half was a bit boring But still it has taken Indian cinema to next level

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