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Prabhas Bahubali(2016)

Tamil159 mins

Baahubali: The Beginning is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language epic action film directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The lead cast includes Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah Bhatia. The story follows Shivudu, a tribal man who discovers his royal heritage and joins a rebellion to overthrow the tyrant Bhallaladeva. Set in the fictional kingdom of Mahishmati, the film blends mythology, warfare, and romance. It was praised for its visual effects, scale, and performances. The film won 55 awards and became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2015. It was released in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. The film is available on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Filmed In:Hyderabad, Kerala, Bulgaria
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Streaming on
Netflix, Sony LIV, JioHotstar
Theatrical Release
15 July 2016
Director
A. Karunakaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 39m
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Storyline

A baby is rescued from a waterfall and raised by villagers. Years later, the young man Shivudu finds a mask and falls in love with a rebel warrior. He joins her fight to free a captive queen. Along the way, he learns his true identity and must face the cruel king who killed his father.

The beginning of an epic legend

Film Details

159Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date15 July 2016
Filmed InHyderabad, Kerala, Bulgaria

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Prabhas Bahubali

Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & G. V. Prakash Kumar (6 films together), and Kajal Aggarwal & Prabhas (3 films together).

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