SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali: The Epic’ Teaser Draws Global Reactions

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has released Baahubali: The Epic, a cumulative version of both Baahubali and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. The teaser, shared on Rotten Tomatoes’ Instagram page, has sparked excitement and mixed reactions from audiences worldwide. The film stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, and hits theatres on Tuesday.

International audience reacts
Viewers on Instagram praised the teaser, with one commenting, “I have never seen these films, but I am interested.” Another said, “RRR was dope, this looks like it will be lit as well.” Fans called it a “grand festival” and lauded the film’s action and cinematography.

Some critics were less impressed. Comments included, “A lot of unrealistic scenes,” and “Not so much fun, what is the point?” Others joked about reusing content, saying, “How to wash more money with the same movies.”

About the teaser
The one-minute teaser revisits iconic moments from both films, opening with the text: “10 years ago, a story redefined Indian cinema. Two films. One name.” Key characters include Prabhas as Mahendra and Amarendra Baahubali, Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Anushka Shetty as Devasena, and Tamannaah as Avantika. The teaser ends with the iconic scene of Baahubali being held aloft in water, promising a remastered, re-edited cinematic experience.

Baahubali franchise highlights
Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) collected ₹650 crore worldwide, while Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) grossed ₹1788.06 crore globally, remaining one of India’s highest-grossing films.