Baahubali: The Epic has created a massive storm at the box office with its Day 1 numbers. The re-edited version, which brings together the iconic saga in a single grand film, opened to extraordinary response across India. The film witnessed excellent occupancies right from the morning shows, proving once again the unmatched craze for Prabhas and the Baahubali franchise.
Record-Breaking Opening Day Collections
Early estimates suggest that Baahubali: The Epic collected around ₹9–10 crore nett on its first day in India across all languages. The global gross is expected to be around ₹18–20 crore, making it the biggest-ever Day 1 for a re-release in Indian cinema. Advance bookings also played a major role, with impressive pre-sales across major cities.
Strong Occupancy Throughout the Day
The Telugu version performed exceptionally well, with occupancy steadily increasing from the morning to the night shows. Mass centres, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, showed superb turnout. Evening and night shows recorded very high occupancy due to strong word-of-mouth and festival season crowds.
The Hindi version had a comparatively modest start but contributed significantly to the overall Day 1 numbers. The film’s universal appeal and nostalgia factor worked strongly in its favour.
New Milestones for a Re-Release
With these numbers, Baahubali: The Epic has shattered all records for re-released films in India. The film is now competing with fresh releases in terms of box office impact, proving the timeless popularity of Rajamouli’s visionary filmmaking and Prabhas’ star power.
What’s Next?
Industry experts expect the movie to continue its strong run over the weekend, with family audiences and Baahubali fans rushing to theatres. The film is now well on track to emerge as the highest-grossing re-release ever.
