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Ten years after SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali first took Indian cinema by storm, the saga has returned to theatres as Baahubali: The Epic — a four-hour combined cut of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Released on October 31, the special re-edited version has already begun winning hearts across the globe, with the first reviews from the USA premieres calling it a “must-watch experience.”The advance bookings were strong even before release, hinting that Rajamouli’s magnum opus continues to draw audiences with its timeless appeal. The combined version reportedly offers a seamless storytelling flow, making it feel like an entirely new cinematic journey.
Fans praise Keeravani, Prabhas, and Anushka’s magic
Twitter is flooded with admiration for the reimagined experience. One fan wrote, “After watching #BaahubaliTheEpic one specific thing that keeps us rooting for the film is @MM_Keeravani’s endearing work. His humming, vocals, and BGM are such a bliss to experience again. And the Man #Prabhas KING SIZE stature is the peak thing to watch on screen. The peak feminine energy of Anushka is so terrific that we feel her absence in Telugu cinema. ”
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Another reviewer declared, “Wow… Speechless… This is the very definition of epic. @ssrajamouli’s BAAHUBALI: THE EPIC is one of the most gorgeous, gargantuan, rousing, maximalist, and unforgettable cinematic epics ever put to screen. A 4-hour mythological masterpiece of sight and sound.”
‘It’s a must-see’
The new cut is being hailed for its emotional depth and upgraded presentation. As one viewer summed it up: “#BaahubaliTheEpic – Edited. Elevated. Emotional. It’s a must-see. No matter how many times you’ve seen #Baahubali, this single-part, edited version keeps the experience thrilling and worth your time and money.”Others praised the effort, saying, “Still feels fresh and gives adrenaline rush… kudos to @ssrajamouli and team for the efforts. 225 min of euphoria.” Another user added, “It’s been 10 years since Baahubali released… Yet, the war sequence remains unprecedented.”
