Bāhubali: The Epic(2025)
When a mysterious child is found by a tribal couple near a roaring waterfall, they raise him as their own. As he grows, Sivudu is drawn to the world beyond the cliffs, where he discovers the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati, ruled by a cruel tyrant, haunted by rebellion, and bound to his past. What begins as a quest for love soon unravels a legacy of betrayal, sacrifice, and a forgotten prince.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 29 October 2025
- Director
- S. S. Rajamouli
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 3h 44m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A tribal couple finds a mysterious boy near a waterfall and raises him. As an adult, he is drawn beyond his home and discovers a kingdom ruled by a tyrant. His journey for love uncovers a hidden legacy of betrayal and a forgotten prince.
“A prince's forgotten destiny calls from beyond the cliffs.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bāhubali: The Epic
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Nassar (20 films together), Nassar & Ramya Krishnan (15 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Nassar (14 films together), Tamannaah Bhatia & Nassar (12 films together), Nassar & Rohini (12 films together), and Nassar & Anushka Shetty (10 films together).
Trivia
- The waterfall in the film was inspired by the Athirappilly Falls in Kerala, but was mostly recreated using CGI and practical sets.
- The film's working title was 'The Legend of the Hidden Valley' before being finalized as 'Bāhubali: The Epic'.
- The character of Sivudu's adoptive mother, Sanga, was originally written as a much younger woman before the casting decision.
- A special martial arts trainer was hired to work with the lead actor for six months before filming began.
- The film's climax battle sequence took over 45 days to shoot, using more than 1,000 junior artists.
- The film's music composer recorded parts of the score with a 100-piece orchestra in Budapest, Hungary.
- Early concept art for the kingdom of Mahishmati drew inspiration from ancient Indian stepwells and fortress architecture.