Bahubali Movie Actor, Cast And Crew
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## Baahubali: The Beginning
Director: S. S. Rajamouli
Running Time: 159 minutes
Release Date: 10 July 2015
Genre: Epic Action
Language: Telugu, Tamil (simultaneously filmed)
Synopsis:
Baahubali: The Beginning is an Indian Telugu-language epic action film that depicts the narrative of Sivudu, an adventurous young man who supports his love, Avantika, in freeing Devasena, the former queen of Mahishmati. King Bhallaladeva kept Devasena under his authority in the prision. The movie is actually the first part of a duology, with the story ending in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
Starring Cast:
- Prabhas: Sivudu/Mahendra Baahubali and Amarendra Baahubali
- Rana Daggubati: Bhallaladeva
- Anushka Shetty: Devasena
- Tamannaah Bhatia: Avantika
- Ramya Krishna: Sivagami
- Sathyaraj: Kattappa
- Nassar: Bijjaladeva
Production:
S.S. Rajamouli co-wrote and directed the film, which was produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under the banner Arka Media Works. The story, crafted by Rajamouli’s father V. Vijayendra Prasad, drew inspiration from Indian mythology and tales from Amar Chitra Katha and Chandamama. The screenplay took three months to complete.
Technical Crew:
- Music: M. M. Keeravani
- Cinematography: K. K. Senthil Kumar
- Production Design: Sabu Cyril
- Visual Effects: V. Srinivas Mohan
Budget: ₹180 crore ($28 million)
Box Office Gross: ₹600–650 crore
Release and Reception:
Baahubali: The Beginning was released worldwide on 10 July 2015, along with its dubbed versions in Hindi and Malayalam. The film achieved praise worldwide due to its its direction, storytelling, visual effects, cinematography, themes, action sequences, music, as well as performances. It became a record-breaking box office success and is said to be one of the greatest Indian epic action films.
Accolades:
The film is the highest-grossing Telugu film and the second-highest-grossing Indian film in the world. In addition to that its Hindi dubbed version also became the highest-grossing dubbed film in Hindi of all time. Both its budget and box office records were later exceeded by its sequel, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which became the highest-grossing film in India of all time.
Legacy:
Baahubali: The Beginning set the bar for Indian cinema really high, showcasing the capacity of high-budget, visually grand storytelling in regional films. Its success made the path for its sequel and left a great impact on the film industry, influencing future productions in India.