Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) Review
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Is Baahubali: The Beginning worth watching?
Yes — Baahubali: The Beginning is worth watching, with a 84% Critic Score and 83% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 79% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (72), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (8/10).
Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, Baahubali: The Beginning runs 159 minutes in Telugu. On Celluloid we index it for “Baahubali: The Beginning review”, “is Baahubali: The Beginning worth watching”, and related discovery queries from India.
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.
Critics consensus: S. S. Rajamouli’s origin epic introduced the Mahishmati mythos that rewrote Indian blockbuster economics. The film stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, and others.
Should you watch Baahubali: The Beginning tonight?
Yes — prioritize Baahubali: The Beginning tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 159 minutes, it asks for a committed evening — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.
Where can I watch Baahubali: The Beginning?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt2631186. Explore more from India on our country hub or browse action films.