Baahubali: The Beginning Review (2015) — 78% Celluloid Score
Directed by S. S. Rajamouli · 2015 ·
Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Netflix
Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
Where to watch Baahubali: The Beginning by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix, SonyLIV |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (83%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is Baahubali: The Beginning worth watching?
Yes — Baahubali: The Beginning earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
S. S. Rajamouli’s origin epic introduced the Mahishmati mythos that rewrote Indian blockbuster economics.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Baahubali: The Beginning about?
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
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Critic Reviews
Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) Review
★★★★☆
S. S. Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) remains a defining Action landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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