Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2015, Bāhubali: The Beginning is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, running about 158 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bāhubali: The Beginning stars Prabhas as Amarendra Bāhubali / Mahendra "Sivudu" Bāhubali, Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Tamanna Bhatia as Avanthika and Anushka Shetty as Devasena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bāhubali: The Beginning has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $90.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bāhubali: The Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bāhubali: The Beginning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)?
- In US, Bāhubali: The Beginning is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bāhubali: The Beginning worth watching?
- Bāhubali: The Beginning holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bāhubali: The Beginning?
- Bāhubali: The Beginning stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamanna Bhatia, Anushka Shetty and Ramya Krishnan.
- When was Bāhubali: The Beginning released?
- Bāhubali: The Beginning was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.