How to watch

Baahubali is a sweeping fantasy epic about the kingdom of Mahishmati, a tale of two cousins, betrayal, and a son's quest to reclaim his father's legacy. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the two-part saga became a global phenomenon for its grand scale and iconic cliffhanger. From jaw-dropping battle sequences to its mythic storytelling, the duology set new benchmarks for scale in Indian cinema and found fans worldwide.

🕐 Release Order

Release order is the intended way to watch, with the famous question 'Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?' hanging over the gap between the films.

1. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

The Beginning sets up the present-day story and a lengthy flashback, while The Conclusion resolves the past and brings the saga to its climax. The gap between the two films became a cultural event in India, with audiences desperate to learn the answer to the saga's central betrayal.

📖 Story Chronology

Within the story, much of the action is told through flashback, but the films are designed to be watched in release order so the central mystery pays off exactly as intended. Since the story is really one film split in two, there's no reason to watch them apart, and every reason to view them back-to-back.

1. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch in release order: The Beginning first, then The Conclusion. The two films are really one continuous story split in half, and the emotional payoff of the sequel depends entirely on the cliffhanger ending of the first. There's no partial way to experience this story, so block out time for both films and let the epic unfold as Rajamouli intended.

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