Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
Kernel Score: 86% · 906 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Drama
Released: 2015-07-10
Runtime: 159 minutes
Where to watch Bāhubali: The Beginning
- Stream: Netflix
- Free with ads: Xumo Play
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
Bāhubali: The Beginning parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Bahubali: The Beginning is an Indian action-fantasy epic about a young man rescuing a captive warrior princess.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Large-scale action sequences and battles occur throughout this fantasy epic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Prabhas as Mahendra "Sivudu" Bāhubali / Amarendra Bāhubali
- Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva
- Tamannaah Bhatia as Avanthika
- Anushka Shetty as Devasena
- Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami
- Nassar as Bijjaladeva
- Sathyaraj as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
- Prabhakar as King Kalakeya
- Adivi Sesh as Bhadra
- Sudeepa as Aslam Khan
Bāhubali: The Beginning FAQ
Is Bāhubali: The Beginning good?
Bāhubali: The Beginning has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 906 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bāhubali: The Beginning?
In the US you can stream Bāhubali: The Beginning on Netflix, watch it free with ads on Xumo Play and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bāhubali: The Beginning OK for kids?
Bāhubali: The Beginning is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Bahubali: The Beginning is an Indian action-fantasy epic about a young man rescuing a captive warrior princess.
What movies are like Bāhubali: The Beginning?
If you liked Bāhubali: The Beginning, try Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion, Eega, RRR and Drive My Car.