Baahubali: The Beginning , directed by S. S. Rajamouli, is a monumental cinematic spectacle that redefined the scale and ambition of Indian filmmaking. Released in 2015, this epic action-drama is the first of two parts, setting the stage for an emotionally charged tale of power, betrayal, and destiny.
Through a series of flashbacks (a signature Rajamouli technique), we learn the truth: Shivudu is actually Mahendra Baahubali, the son of the noble and beloved king Amarendra Baahubali (also played by Prabhas). The first half of the shows Amarendra Baahubali’s rise, his rivalry with the jealous Bhallaladeva, and his tragic death — a mystery that would famously lead to the question: “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?” baahubali the beginning fylm