As Baahubali: The Epic gears up for release this Friday, fans are thrilled to experience S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus in a brand-new format. Combining both Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) into a single, re-edited version, this special release marks the tenth anniversary of the franchise — and audiences can’t wait to revisit Mahishmati on the big screen once again.
Runtime Breakdown: First Half vs Second Half
According to exclusive trade reports, Baahubali: The Epic runs for a total of 3 hours and 45 minutes (225 minutes).
The first half clocks in at 1 hour, 42 minutes, and 33 seconds, while the second half stretches to 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 11 seconds.
This single-cut presentation condenses the original two parts, which together totaled 5 hours and 26 minutes, trimming over 100 minutes of footage while maintaining the core narrative and visual grandeur.
Only One Interval Despite the Length
Unlike older epics such as Sangam (1964) and Mera Naam Joker (1970) that featured two intervals, Baahubali: The Epic retains just one intermission.
Modern long-format blockbusters like Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Animal (2023), and The Bengal Files (2025) have followed the same approach, keeping audiences immersed in a single-flow experience.
This decision ensures a cinematic rhythm that doesn’t disrupt the emotional beats and larger-than-life moments that define Rajamouli’s storytelling.
How The Epic Was Condensed from Two Films to One
Originally, Baahubali: The Beginning had a runtime of 159 minutes, and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion ran 167 minutes, totaling 326 minutes.
For Baahubali: The Epic, the makers reportedly trimmed 101 minutes, seamlessly merging the saga into one cohesive narrative without compromising its scale or emotional depth.
Insiders reveal that the re-edited version uses tighter transitions, parallel storytelling, and refined VFX to maintain continuity between the two halves — making it feel like a single, flowing epic rather than two stitched-together films.
Fans’ Reaction & Box Office Buzz
The response to advance bookings, especially in South India and overseas, has been phenomenal. Fans are eager to relive the grandeur on the big screen, celebrating a decade of one of India’s most iconic franchises. Social media is abuzz with hashtags like #BaahubaliTheEpic and #10YearsOfBaahubali, as fans share nostalgic moments and excitement for this never-before-seen version.
