Director SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali: The Epic’, the three-hour, 44-minute film that combines both chapters of the iconic drama, premiered on October 31 with much anticipation. Released to mark the film's 10th anniversary, this new venture aimed to capitalise on the franchise's stellar box office history. Yet, despite expectations set by the original 'Baahubali' films' blockbuster success, 'Baahubali: The Epic' signals a shift: the re-release is not matching the franchise’s previous box office performance.
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'Baahubali' still remains one of the most successful films at the box office, with the first film raking in nearly Rs 650 crore and the second film collecting a massive Rs 1,800 crore gl
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