Ten Years Later, Baahubali Still Stirs Nerves

It’s been nearly a decade since Baahubali: The Beginning first hit theatres, but producer Shobu Yarlagadda hasn’t forgotten the pressure of release week. As the film’s 10-year anniversary approaches, Shobu shared on X how stressful those final days were before the world saw what they had built. He also posted old screenshots and reactions from that time, stirring memories of a turning point for Indian cinema.

The film, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah, became a massive hit. Pre-release buzz turned into real success, with glowing reviews, packed theatres, and long box office runs. Baahubali didn’t just entertain, it raised the bar. From action and visual effects to music and scale, it changed what audiences expected from big-screen storytelling.

Now, the makers are preparing to bring Baahubali back to theatres with a re-release planned for October. Shobu confirmed that this won’t just be about putting the film back on screens, it’ll be a celebration for fans, with surprises along the way. Even after all these years, Baahubali still draws a crowd, and clearly still means a lot to the people who made it.