# Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/baahubali-the-beginning-2015/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 83% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | S. S. Rajamouli |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 159 min |
| Festival premiere | MAMI 2015 |

## Quick answer

Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. S. S. Rajamouli’s origin epic introduced the Mahishmati mythos that rewrote Indian blockbuster economics. Metascore 72/100. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

## Critics consensus

S. S. Rajamouli’s origin epic introduced the Mahishmati mythos that rewrote Indian blockbuster economics.

## Synopsis

The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

## Cast

Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Nassar, Sathyaraj, Prabhakar, Adivi Sesh, Sudeepa

## Accolades

Premiered at MAMI 2015.

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix
the United States: Netflix
the United Kingdom: Netflix
India: Netflix, SonyLIV

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Baahubali: The Beginning worth watching?**
Baahubali: The Beginning holds a 79% Celluloid Score. S. S. Rajamouli’s origin epic introduced the Mahishmati mythos that rewrote Indian blockbuster economics.

**What is Baahubali: The Beginning about?**
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

**Who directed Baahubali: The Beginning?**
Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) was directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Baahubali: The Beginning?**
79% — the average of five public sources: critics 84%, audience 83%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch Baahubali: The Beginning?**
Baahubali: The Beginning is streaming on Netflix; on Netflix in the United States; on Netflix in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, SonyLIV in India. Availability varies by region.

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