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‘Baahubali: The Epic’ Opens Strong Worldwide, Logs ₹7.88 Crore Day 1 in India and Sets Re‑Release Record

A newly remastered single‑cut presentation leverages premium formats to reintroduce the saga to global audiences.

Overview

  • Box‑office tracker Sacnilk reported ₹7.88 crore on opening day in India, the biggest day‑one haul for an Indian re‑release, surpassing titles like Ghilli and Khaleja.
  • Advance bookings topped ₹10 crore worldwide before opening, with roughly ₹5 crore each from India and North America, as the film launched across 1,150+ screens globally.
  • The re‑edited single feature runs 3 hours 44 minutes with a U/A certificate and has been remastered for IMAX, Dolby Atmos, 4DX, D‑Box, Dolby Cinema and other premium formats.
  • Early reactions highlight packed premium‑format shows and exuberant in‑theatre celebrations, while reviewers note substantial cuts and faster pacing that reshape the experience.
  • Screenings include a teaser for Baahubali: The Eternal War, which S. S. Rajamouli describes as a 3D animated continuation rather than a live‑action sequel.