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Baahubali: The Beginning Review (2015) — 78% Celluloid Score

Directed by S. S. Rajamouli · 2015 ·

Short answer

Is Baahubali: The Beginning worth watching?

Yes. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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84% Editorial Rating
83% Audience snapshot · excluded
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 39m
Age rating
NR (US) · UA (India) · 15 (South Korea) · R15+ (Japan)
Cast
Prabhas , Rana Daggubati , Tamannaah Bhatia , Anushka Shetty , Ramya Krishnan , Nassar , Sathyaraj , Prabhakar , Adivi Sesh , Sudeepa
Streaming
Netflix
Country
India
Language
Telugu

Also known as బాహుబలి:ద బిగినింగ్ La leyenda de Baahubali: el inicio Bāhubali: The Beginning La Légende de Baahubali : 1ère Partie Bahubali - The Beginning Baahubali: O Início バーフバリ 伝説誕生 바후발리: 더 비기닝

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Where to watch Baahubali: The Beginning by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix, SonyLIV
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Wavve
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (83%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Baahubali: The Beginning worth watching?

    Yes — Baahubali: The Beginning earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Baahubali: The Beginning

    Baahubali: The Beginning Review: The Waterfall and the War

    Baahubali: The Beginning launches S. S. Rajamouli's Telugu fantasy epic with jaw-dropping set pieces, a dated romance and a story that stops at the halfway mark.

    Yes, with reservations. It is a thrilling first half of a larger epic, best for spectacle lovers who can forgive a clumsy romance and plan to watch Part 2 next.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Baahubali: The Beginning: frequently asked questions

    Is Baahubali: The Beginning worth watching?

    Yes. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Baahubali: The Beginning?

    In the United States, Baahubali: The Beginning streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, SonyLIV in India; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Baahubali: The Beginning?

    Baahubali: The Beginning runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).

    What is Baahubali: The Beginning rated?

    Baahubali: The Beginning is rated NR in the United States, UA in India, 15 in South Korea and R15+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Baahubali: The Beginning?

    Baahubali: The Beginning is directed by S. S. Rajamouli and stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan.

    What is the Metascore for Baahubali: The Beginning?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Baahubali: The Beginning is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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