The magic of Mahishmati continues to captivate audiences even years after its original release. Baahubali: The Epic has rewritten the rulebook for Indian cinema re-releases, collecting a staggering ₹37 crore worldwide in its opening weekend, setting an unprecedented benchmark in the industry.
Baahubali : Breaking Down the Historic Achievement
The combined version of SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus dominated the box office during its first three days, surpassing Sanam Teri Kasam‘s previous record of ₹19 crore. The film collected approximately ₹27 crore from the Indian market alone, with an additional ₹10 crore flowing in from overseas territories.
| Box Office Performance | Collection |
|---|---|
| India First Weekend | ₹27 Crore |
| Overseas Total | ₹10 Crore |
| Worldwide Weekend | ₹37 Crore |
| Opening Day | ₹8 Crore |
| Sunday Collection | ₹3 Crore |
| AP/TS Region | ₹15.10 Crore |
Regional Dominance and Performance
The Telugu version emerged as the primary revenue driver, particularly in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions, which contributed over ₹15 crore to the total. While the Hindi and Tamil dubbed versions performed modestly, the film’s core Telugu audience demonstrated unwavering loyalty to this cinematic masterpiece.
Karnataka added ₹3.40 crore, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala together contributed ₹3 crore. The rest of India accounted for ₹5.25 crore, showcasing the film’s pan-Indian appeal even in its re-release phase.
International Market Response
Overseas territories showed significant enthusiasm, with North America leading the charge at $750,000, while the rest of the world contributed $400,000, bringing the total overseas collection to $1,150,000.
Can It Beat Sanam Teri Kasam’s Lifetime Record?
Despite the explosive start, industry analysts remain cautious about whether Baahubali: The Epic can surpass Sanam Teri Kasam‘s lifetime re-release record of ₹40 crore in India. The Sunday collection witnessed a significant drop to ₹3 crore from the opening day’s ₹8 crore, indicating a typical weekend pattern for Telugu re-releases.
However, unlike most Telugu re-releases that function as single-day events, Baahubali sustained collections throughout the weekend, demonstrating its exceptional pulling power.
What This Means for Pushpa 2
The current trajectory suggests that Pushpa 2 might retain its crown as the highest-grossing film of all time in India. For Baahubali 2 to reclaim this title through the re-release, it would need to generate approximately ₹60 crore, a target that now appears challenging given the weekend trend.
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FAQs
Q1: What makes Baahubali The Epic’s re-release so special?
Baahubali: The Epic achieved the biggest opening weekend for any Indian film re-release, collecting ₹37 crore worldwide. This surpassed the previous record held by Sanam Teri Kasam (₹19 crore) by a significant margin, proving that SS Rajamouli’s epic continues to draw audiences even years after its original theatrical run.
Q2: Which version of Baahubali performed best during the re-release?
The original Telugu version dominated the re-release collections, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which alone contributed ₹15.10 crore. The Hindi and Tamil dubbed versions had modest performances, confirming that the film’s core fan base remains concentrated in Telugu-speaking territories.
