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Quick Answer: Is Baahubali 2 or RRR the better S. S. Rajamouli epic?

RRR leads on Celluloid Score (85% vs 83%). RRR is the global Oscar-era breakout; Baahubali 2 is the Telugu-blockbuster template that made the scale possible. Scores combine verified editorial and independent rating inputs.

The matchup

RRR is the global Oscar-era breakout; Baahubali 2 is the Telugu-blockbuster template that made the scale possible.

Rajamouli maximalism in two eras: Baahubali 2 perfected the year’s-biggest Telugu event; RRR exported that energy worldwide with “Naatu Naatu.” Celluloid scores both as Recommended epics — choose RRR for international entry, Baahubali 2 for franchise lore.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

S. S. Rajamouli · Action, Fantasy · 2h 47m

India · Telugu · Jun 15, 2017

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Rajamouli's conclusion delivered record-breaking spectacle and cemented pan-Indian event filmmaking.

Amarendra Baahubali's son Mahendra fights to reclaim the throne of Mahishmati and avenge the betrayal that destroyed his family.

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RRR (2022)

S. S. Rajamouli · Action, Drama · 3h 7m

India · Telugu · Jun 15, 2022

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Rajamouli's blockbuster became a global phenomenon and redefined scale for Indian cinema.

Two legendary revolutionaries unite against British colonial rule in a maximalist action spectacle of friendship, dance, and defiance.

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Score breakdown

Signal Baahubali 2: The Conclusion RRR
Celluloid Score 83% 85%
Editorial rating 88/100 95/100
Audience snapshot (excluded) 89% 93%
Metascore 83
Letterboxd 4 4.2
IMDb 8.2 7.8
Runtime 2h 47m 3h 7m
Country India India

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