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Baahubali: The Epic Sets Re-Release Record as Day Two Shows Early Cooling in Telugu Markets

Conflicting trade tallies on opening-day totals persist, with the Telugu belt leading the take as analysts watch weekend holds.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the re-cut, remastered Baahubali: The Epic delivered the biggest opening for any re-release in India.
  • PinkVilla pegs day one at about ₹11.75 crore in India and roughly ₹17 crore worldwide, while Free Press Journal cites ₹10.55 crore across languages.
  • Trade tracker Sacnilk, cited by Hindustan Times, estimates ₹6.62 crore net on Saturday (day two) in India, putting the domestic total at about ₹17.17 crore.
  • Day-two morning occupancy in the Telugu belt was reported at 37.34%, down from 53.02% on opening day, indicating a softer start before evening shows.
  • Early commentary projects day-two collections around ₹8–9 crore, and analysts note any impact on franchise all-time rankings depends on how re-release receipts are apportioned between the two original films.