Untouchable: Baahubali 2 Record Will Stand Forever?

One of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Indian cinema was recorded in the case of Baahubali 2. This film was such a huge blockbuster that the record that it had set a decade ago is still relevant to this day.

Baahubali: The Conclusion, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Prabhas, continues to hold its position as the highest grossing film in Indian box office history, with a massive collection of over Rs 1,430 crore.

Nine years after its release, the record remains unbeaten, surviving the arrival of major blockbusters including KGF Chapter 2, Pushpa 2, and Dhurandhar 2.

The film’s dominance is perhaps best understood through its ticketing numbers. Baahubali 2 remains the only Indian film ever to sell over one crore tickets on its opening day in India alone, a benchmark that no subsequent release has come close to matching, even when overseas ticket sales of other blockbusters are factored in.

In terms of total footfalls, the film stands as the biggest theatrical phenomenon of this century with over 10 crore admissions, a figure that surpasses any modern release by a wide margin.

This places the film in the company of all time Indian cinema legends such as Mother India, Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay, films long considered untouchable in terms of audience reach.

Industry observers note that the film did more than just break records. It expanded the theatrical market, unified audiences across language and regional barriers, and redefined the scale of storytelling possible within Indian cinema. Driven by Rajamouli’s vision, it transformed the idea of what a mass theatrical event could achieve, setting a new standard that the industry continues to measure itself against nearly a decade later.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​