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Rajamouli’s Remastered ‘Baahubali: The Epic’ Opens Friday With ₹10 Crore in Pre-Sales

The 3-hour-44-minute single-cut returns in premium formats as the director confirms major trims and debuts a teaser for a Rs 120 crore 3D animated follow-up.

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CV Rao and Annapurna Studios worked with SS Rajamouli on the original Baahubali films too.
Baahubali The Epic advance booking: Ramya Krishnan in a still from the SS Rajamouli film.

Overview

  • Trade sources report advance bookings have crossed about ₹10 crore worldwide, roughly split between India and North America, marking a record for an Indian/Telugu re-release.
  • Early international premieres on October 29 drew enthusiastic reactions, with viewers praising the IMAX presentation, upgraded visuals and Dolby Atmos sound.
  • S. S. Rajamouli says the combined cut trims songs and subplots, including Tamannaah Bhatia’s ‘Pacha Bottesina’ and parts of Avanthika’s romance, to create a tighter, story-first edit.
  • Annapurna Studios rebuilt the DI and completed remastering in about 9–10 weeks, delivering updated VFX and mixes across IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, D-Box, ICE and multiple aspect ratios.
  • The worldwide rollout on October 31 includes extensive international engagements, and screenings carry a teaser for the separate 3D animated feature ‘Baahubali: The Eternal War,’ reported at around Rs 120 crore.