Story & Structure
The story unfollows the journey of Shivudu/Sivudu (Prabhas) as he discovers his lineage and manages to liberate the kingdom of Mahishmati and finally battle Bhallaladeva (Rana Daggubati) in an epic fight against treachery, enslavement, and tragedy, and finally, taking up the work of Amarendra Baahubali his father. In this movie, we essentially have a mythic quest story and also still have the emotional centre and scale of the first film. However, we have a different weaving of the narrative. We do not have two films stitched together but one film that has been reformatted as one continuous coherent narrative. Rajamouli, with support from his production team, has essentially repackaged and, at times added some unreleased footage, and re-edited the two films. As Rajamouli has remarked, the two-part feature was one narrative; the potential breaking apart of the of narrative as he does it was merely for anticipation. Therefore, not only is this new format its own form of the existing story; it has each generic anticipation and completion within the context of the film. There are positives with if chosen from one, as there were before: overall coherence of one experience not two, shortens the anticipation of the waiting time and for the viewer the story is tighter and generally better; the disadvantage being that some of the more leisurely build up, characterisation and "stand alone" arcs were very much short точка
Technical & Visual Spectacle
Visually, Baahubali: The Epic shines. Reviewers note that the visuals have been sharpened, the sound design enriched, and the overall presentation upgraded for large format screens — including IMAX and premium large format. The grandeur of the battles, the scale of Mahishmati’s architecture, the thunderous score by M. M. Keeravani — all remain enthralling. One review states: “The film looks sharper, sounds richer, and flows better. The visual effects hold up beautifully.” you’re watching on a big screen, with good sound, this is a feast for the senses. The technical upgrade earns its keep.
Baahubali: The Epic Actor and Performance
The entire original cast returns again as the entire cast: Baahubali/Shivudu, Bhallaladeva, Anushka Shetty's Devasena, Ramya Krishnan, now back to her throne as Sivagami, and more. All actors develop presence and emotional stakes throughout. Prabhas is the anchor: Rana has never played such a monumental villain: Anushka continues to deliver femininity and strength, and Ramya Krishnan feels even more present and powerful in the throne of Sivagami. As a viewer, I can say, my familiarity with the source material is so solidly entrenched for the sequel, that for the viewing audience, they will need to "re-cognize" the complete history backed by at least, the major relevant figures almost immediately. But this heavily increased pacing is cut to each film, and the chance for continuous consideration marathon of character is decreased significantly.
Prabhas Actor
Rana Daggubati
Anushka Shetty
Ramya Krishnan
What I Like
Epic Nostalgia: Anyone who loved the original two films will welcome this return. The buzz is strong; fans are calling the experience, "goose-bump inducing", "magical", or just "packed with raw energy". Single-Seat Experience: Watching the saga in one seat (instead of two separate outings) gives the viewing event momentum, immediacy and cinematic high.Technical Improvements: The "new" viewing of the TRON saga enhanced by remastering, sound and overall visuals, which produce a new experience rather than just a re-release. Broad Audience Appeal: The film is intended not only for the previous audience who remembers the original releases but people who may experience the myth for the first time. Box-office indications indicate a strong turnout on Day 1 (₹10.4 crore domestic) indicating continued interest in the TRON mythos.
What Doesn't Work So Well
Pacing & Emotional Depth: Some critics say that combining two films into one makes the emotional growth feel rushed. One review mentions the movie "feels like skipping stones instead of walking along the road," and they say the story is told more like facts than something that really moves you emotionally. Loss of Character Moments: Since the movie is shorter than the original two films together, some scenes and songs had to be cut. Fans who enjoy deep character development, slow unfolding of emotions, and detailed character journeys might feel like they missed out on some important parts. Expectation vs Reality: Because the story is so well-known, people might expect a lot from the movie. While it does meet many of those expectations, the fresh, surprising feel that made the original films exciting in 2015 or 2017 might not be as strong here.
In my view
Baahubali: The Epic is an impressive work in its own right — it reinvents a famous story, adding considerable focus, technical finesse and theatrical vitality. For fans of the series, this is unmissable in theatres (particularly optimal in a larger-format space) where you can recreate the debtating experience. For newcomers, it provides an opportunity of initiation into the world of Baahubali. Conversely, if you're after the slow burn, the characterized, emotional range of the first two films, you may rightly sense a loss. In some areas, they have sacrificed degree of emotional refinement for a quicker pacing and degree of lessened time commitment - so whereas it may feel immersive, addictively, in an emotional spectrum, and forge a 'moment' for emotional anchoring, it is diluted in the same visceral sense of experiencing two full features - implicitly over time.
Should You Watch It?
Yes, definitely — especially if you can see it in a theater on a big screen with good, immersive sound and with a full crowd. Nowadays, the cinema is more about big visuals and remembering the past rather than being a place with real meaning.If you can only watch it at home, that's still okay (though I think the first pair of films might have more emotional depth and character details when shown in a theater setting).
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