Baahubali Franchise
The Baahubali series, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, is one of Indian cinema’s biggest epics. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) revolutionized Telugu cinema and set box office records. Below is a breakdown of their worldwide gross collections (in Indian Rupees, unless noted). Figures are based on official reports from producers, trade analysts (e.g., Box Office India, Sacnilk), and include theatrical earnings only (excluding TV/digital rights, which added hundreds of crores more).
Baahubali Franchise Box Office Collection Overview
Baahubali Franchise Box Office Collection Overview
Baahubali Franchise Box Office Collection Overview
Baahubali Franchise Box Office Collection Overview
Key Highlights
- Total Franchise Worldwide Gross: ₹2,600+ crore (approx. $350 million USD at historical rates).
- Baahubali 2 alone holds the record for the highest-grossing Indian film until RRR (2022).
- Overseas markets (US, UAE, etc.) contributed significantly, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, etc., boosting reach.
Detailed Box Office Breakdown
| Film | Release Date | Budget (₹ Crore) | India Net (₹ Crore) | India Gross (₹ Crore) | Worldwide Gross (₹ Crore) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baahubali: The Beginning | July 10, 2015 | 180-250 | 266.50 | 425.00 | 650.00 | All-Time Blockbuster |
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | May 5, 2017 | 250-300 | 1,030.00 | 1,220.00 | 1,810.00 | All-Time Blockbuster |
Notes on Figures
- India Net: Earnings after taxes/entertainment tax deductions.
- Worldwide Gross: Includes India gross + overseas (e.g., Baahubali 2 earned ~₹300 crore overseas).
- Baahubali 2 crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide in just 10 days, a first for Indian films.
- Adjusted for inflation (2025 rates), Baahubali 2‘s India net would be ~₹1,500 crore today.
Regional Language Breakdown (Baahubali 2)
For context, here’s how Baahubali 2 performed across languages (India net):
| Language | Net Collection (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Telugu | 430.00 |
| Hindi | 510.00 |
| Tamil | 130.00 |
| Others | ~10.00 |
| Total India Net | 1,030.00 |
