Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

The kingdom of Mahishmati, a betrayal, and the question the whole country asked for two years.

Prabhas in costume on the set of Baahubali
Year
2017
Language
Telugu / Tamil (also Hindi, Malayalam)
Director
S. S. Rajamouli
Starring
Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, Tamannaah Bhatia
Also
Music by M. M. Keeravani

The story

The first film ended with a shock: the loyal warrior Kattappa had killed the hero, Amarendra Baahubali. The Conclusion tells why, through the story of Amarendra, his love for the princess Devasena, and his rivalry with his cousin Bhallaladeva.

It then returns to the present, as Amarendra's son Mahendra sets out to reclaim the throne.

Why it matters

  • It was made in Telugu and Tamil and released dubbed in Hindi and other languages, opening the way for today's 'pan-India' films.
  • It is among the highest-grossing Indian films ever.
  • Its battle scenes and visual effects set a new scale for Indian cinema.

Where to watch

Baahubali 2 is available on licensed streaming services in several languages, including Hindi. Availability changes from country to country and month to month; see how to find a legal stream. Please don't use pirate download sites: they are illegal in India and a common source of malware.

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