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Baahubali: The Epic Scores Biggest Opening for an Indian Re‑Release

The nearly four-hour remastered single-film cut returned worldwide in premium formats, drawing heavy turnout across markets.

Overview

  • Industry tracker Sacnilk and outlets reported opening-day India takings around ₹9–10.4 crore, with figures cited as ₹9.25 crore domestic and ~₹10.4 crore including special screenings, setting a new re-release benchmark.
  • Trade reports said advance bookings topped ₹10 crore worldwide, surpassing prior Indian re-release pre-sales records.
  • The rollout spans more than 1,150 theatres globally, including over 400 in the US, with IMAX, 4DX, D-Box, Dolby Cinema and other premium formats.
  • Reviews praise the spectacle and score even as the condensed pacing trims material; India Today rated the cut 4 out of 5, and fan videos show festival-like celebrations in cinemas.
  • Screenings conclude with a teaser for Baahubali: The Eternal War, which S. S. Rajamouli confirmed is a 3D animated continuation rather than a live-action Baahubali 3.