What is the Metascore for Baahubali: The Beginning?

Baahubali: The Beginning has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Baahubali: The Beginning?

Baahubali: The Beginning is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

Baahubali: The Beginning Review (2015) — 79% Celluloid Score

Item: Baahubali: The Beginning
Rating: 4
Author: Priya Sharma

Directed by S. S. Rajamouli · 2015 · Last reviewed July 23, 2026

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Answer Summary

Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

79%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

84% Critic Score

83% Audience

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

8 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 39m
Cast: Prabhas , Rana Daggubati , Tamannaah Bhatia , Anushka Shetty , Ramya Krishnan , Nassar , Sathyaraj , Prabhakar , Adivi Sesh , Sudeepa
Streaming: Netflix

Official theatrical poster for Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Netflix

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (84%).
General viewers mostly liked it (83%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
IMDb users score it 8/10.
Celluloid Score 79% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

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.

Critic Reviews

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Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

S. S. Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) remains a defining Action landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.