Over ten years since Baahubali transformed Indian cinema, the director SS Rajamouli has launched the saga again in a different manner, this time targeting the digital crowds. Baahubali: The Epic, the fantastical tale transformed and collected together from the two master films, is going to be OTT premiere this Christmas.
The unique cut made its way to the cinemas first in October 2025 and at once told Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion together as one uninterrupted story. Unlike the original, which lasted about six hours combined, the director along with his crew took a lot of care in reshaping the plot into a denser, immersive cut that lasted approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. The re-releasing of the film in theatres on October 3 was nothing less than a sentimental celebration that rekindled the audience’s memories and emotions attached to the characters, Amarendra, and Mahendra Baahubali’ and the magnificent kingdom of Mahishmati.
When and where to watch Baahubali: The Epic
The epic action drama is set to premiere on Netflix from December 25, and be it a treat for the viewers, the Christmas period will be full of drama and action. The streaming update the fans are behind fingers waiting for has not yet been disclosed by Netflix officially on their social media, nevertheless, the movie is already posted on the site with the release date that is officially confirmed thus its arrival on OTT is practically confirmed.
Fans in the form of home theatre ready spectators get another chance to witness the saga through the streaming release, especially the people who did not see the movie in theatres. Besides, it paves the way for the story that was once a global trend to be rediscovered by the new generation of audience worldwide.
Cast and legacy
Baahubali: The Epic is an extravagant production that displays the remarkable skill of its superstar Prabhas and also the cast that includes Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, and Nassar. Their performances combined with Rajamouli’s great imagination and a number of other factors turned the film into an instant classic instead of just another box-office hit.
Baahubali: The Epic was re-released and according to the industry tracker Sacnilk, it amassed a worldwide gross of ₹51.72 crore. The franchise still holds unmatched status with the initial film, Baahubali: The Beginning, collecting ₹650 crore globally and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion breaking the records with a staggering ₹1,788 crore in total worldwide.
Baahubali: The Epic will be able to reignite the magic of Mahishmati once more through its OTT debut, but this time, it will be on the small screen.
