Rajamouli’s Idea Shakes Mumbai - Will Bollywood Dare Too?

Some trends make noise, others quietly fade. But when Rajamouli does something, it somehow ends up rewriting the rulebook. While everyone else waits to catch the next big wave, he’s usually the one creating it. Now with Baahubali: The Epic, he’s done it again, merging both parts into one massive cut and throwing it back on the big screen. At first, many thought, “Who’s gonna watch it again?” But surprise, surprise, people lined up like it was brand new. Even theatres that were half-empty last month started buzzing again.

This whole thing started as a small anniversary release for Baahubali’s tenth anniversary. Nobody expected much, but the response? Way beyond imagination. If he had re-released The Beginning and The Conclusion separately, maybe nobody would’ve cared, because let’s be honest, we’ve all seen those a hundred times on OTT or TV. But Rajamouli had a trick up his sleeve. He packed both films into one long ride, gave it a new polish, and sold it as one ticket, double dhamaka. Somehow, that formula clicked. It felt grand again, even after all these years.

Now the Mumbai circles are buzzing. Bollywood folks are said to be eyeing the same idea. Names like Don, Dhoom, Dabangg, Housefull, and even Bhool Bhulaiyaa are floating around. They’re probably thinking, “Why not remix our franchises into one big cut and make some noise?” It’s risky, but if Rajamouli’s move worked this well, others won’t wait long to copy it.

Rajamouli’s got this knack of making even old things feel new. He doesn’t just direct films, he reinvents how we watch them. Baahubali: The Epic isn’t just a re-release, it’s another reminder that the man doesn’t follow trends. He sets them, walks away, and lets everyone else play catch-up.