Baahubali: The Beginning, the 2015 Indian epic historical fiction film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, has shattered all records by becoming the highest grossing Indian film ever. The movie has not only broken box office records in India but has also surpassed the highest grossing Bollywood movie of all time, PK, by earning more than Rs 600 crore (US$ 90 million) at the worldwide box office. The movie has been praised for its grandeur, visual effects, and storytelling, and has become a cultural phenomenon in India.
Plot Summary
Baahubali: The Beginning is set in the fictional kingdom of Mahishmati and tells the story of the two brothers, Amarendra Baahubali (Prabhas) and Bhallaladeva (Rana Daggubati). The elder brother, Amarendra, is chosen as the future king of Mahishmati by the queen, Sivagami (Ramya Krishnan), but Bhallaladeva plots against him and Amarendra is killed. The movie then follows the journey of Amarendra’s son, Shivudu (Prabhas), who is unaware of his true identity, as he sets out to rescue the beautiful princess, Devasena (Anushka Shetty), from the clutches of Bhallaladeva.
Visual Effects
Baahubali: The Beginning is known for its grandeur and visual effects, which were created by Makuta VFX, a Hyderabad-based visual effects company. The movie features stunning battle scenes, majestic sets, and larger-than-life characters. The waterfall scene, in which Shivudu is introduced, is particularly noteworthy and has been praised for its stunning visuals.
Cultural Phenomenon
Baahubali: The Beginning has become a cultural phenomenon in India and has been widely discussed and debated. The movie has spawned merchandise, comic books, and a mobile game. The characters have become household names, and fans have created their own fan art and fan fiction. The movie has also inspired a number of memes and parodies.
Box Office Records
Baahubali: The Beginning has broken all box office records in India. The movie has earned more than Rs 600 crore (US$ 90 million) at the worldwide box office, making it the highest grossing Indian film ever. The movie has also broken records for the highest grossing movie in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The movie’s success has been attributed to its grandeur, visual effects, and storytelling, as well as its wide appeal across all age groups.
Breaking Bollywood’s Revenue Record
Baahubali: The Beginning has not only broken all box office records in India but has also shattered the highest grossing Bollywood movie of all time, PK. PK, which was released in 2014, had earned around Rs 831 crore (US$ 124 million) at the worldwide box office, but Baahubali: The Beginning has surpassed this figure by earning more than Rs 600 crore (US$ 90 million) at the worldwide box office.
The success of Baahubali: The Beginning has been unprecedented, and it has shown that Indian filmmakers can create movies on par with Hollywood in terms of grandeur and visual effects. The movie’s success has also paved the way for more regional language movies to be released on a larger scale, and has opened up new markets for Indian cinema.
Sequel
The success of Baahubali: The Beginning has led to the production of a sequel, Baahubali: The Conclusion, which was released on April 28, 2017. The sequel has also broken box office records and has earned more than
Baahubali: The Beginning is a 2015 Indian epic historical fiction film directed by S. S. Rajamouli that broke all box office records in India and shattered the highest grossing Bollywood movie of all time, PK. With a worldwide gross of more than Rs 600 crore (US$ 90 million), Baahubali: The Beginning became the highest grossing Indian film ever and opened up new markets for Indian cinema. In this article, we will delve into the reasons behind the movie’s success and its impact on the Indian film industry.
Plot Summary
Baahubali: The Beginning is set in the fictional kingdom of Mahishmati and tells the story of two brothers, Amarendra Baahubali (Prabhas) and Bhallaladeva (Rana Daggubati). Amarendra, the elder brother.
