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Baahubali Epic Returns to Theaters in Stunning 3-Hour-45-Minute Re-Cut
29 Oct
Summary
- Baahubali's iconic Sivagami scene inspired by 1977 Diviseema cyclone
- Massive pre-sales for Baahubali re-release, highest ever for a re-released film
- Baahubali re-release scheduled for October 31 globally, US premiere on October 29
In just a few days, the epic Baahubali franchise will make a grand comeback to theaters worldwide. On October 31, a re-cut version of the two-part film, titled 'Baahubali - The Epic', will hit the big screen in a stunning 3-hour-45-minute format. The global release is scheduled for October 31, with the U.S. premiere taking place on October 29.
Interestingly, the anticipation for the re-release has already translated into massive pre-sales, with the U.S. premiere advance bookings crossing a remarkable Rs 2.5 crore. This makes it the highest ever for a re-released film, as reported by the Sacnilk website. Rana Daggubati, who plays the antagonist Bhallaladeva, will personally attend the premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatres IMAX in Los Angeles.
But the Baahubali saga holds an even deeper connection to India's history. The iconic scene of Ramya Krishnan's character Sivagami holding baby Amarendra Baahubali amid surging waters was inspired by a haunting painting depicting the 1977 Diviseema cyclone tragedy. This devastating natural disaster, which claimed thousands of lives in coastal Andhra Pradesh, left a lasting impact on the film's emotional core.
