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Behold, the first great summer film: a three-hour action-adventure about a leader whose heroic deeds make Conan the Barbarian look like a wimp. The Indian action/period epic "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" is everything I want but rarely get from superhero and big-budget fantasy movies. Here, larger-than-life characters—specifically a beloved warrior-king Amarendra Baahubali (Prabhas) and his jealous cousin Bhalla ( Rana Daggubati )—fight for the Mashimathi throne while declaiming dramatically, flying into thin air, impaling or beheading their enemies, then singing about their exploits.

Thanks to blessedly short flashbacks and fittingly bombastic expository dialogue, viewers of "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" don't need to have seen the previous film to know what's at stake. Better still: the action choreography is exciting, the operatic plot is compelling, and a genuine sense of optimism undercuts the geysers of blood and thunderous sound effects that accompany the film's stirring set pieces. Here's a splashy, big-budget film with an infectious sense of momentum that wins you over any time key plot points are glossed over for the sake of establishing the next big confrontation. It's loud, it's gory, and there are musical numbers.

One sure sign of quality: despite some seriously ostentatious moralizing, "Baahubali 2" is inspired enough to make you care about characters who are as morally upstanding as Biblical figures and as relatable as refugees from a children's fairy tale. Sure, Amarendra possesses superhuman strength, agility, and filial piety (like many men in Indian movies, he worships his mom). That's only because right initially seems to make might in this universe. But as the movie goes on, it becomes clear that, despite good intentions (writ large through Frank Capra-worthy speeches) even the best people can be manipulated into committing crimes against each other. This is true of Bhalla, an innocent character whose natural jealousy is manipulated into hating his cousin by his petty father Bijjaladeva (Nassar). And it's eventually also true of both Baahubali's mother Sivagami ( Ramya Krishnan ) and uncle/adviser Kattappa (Sathyaraj). 

It's refreshing to see these characters, who are often seemingly painted as paragons of virtue and vice, have their wills tested by various trials—and sometimes fail. These momentary weaknesses sometimes indicate character flaws, as in Bhalla's case. But they also sometimes suggest that good people can make big mistakes. The film's refusal to judge character solely based on how they respond to mitigating circumstances is refreshing.

So is the fact that both Sivagami and Baahubali's devoted wife Devasena ( Anushka Shetty ) have more than a token amount of influence and power throughout the film. They fight alongside Baahubali as he struggles to remain unmoved by the promise of power ( the throne!) while also not looking weak in front of his treacherous brother or his manipulative uncle. Prabhas's character isn't just admirable because of his Herculean feats of physical strength, but because of his ability to make Solomon-like judgment calls before he masterfully glares at the camera, makes a little speech, then soars into battle.

And I do mean "soar." The fight scenes in "Baahubali 2" are so creative that they make even the most frequently abused creative shortcuts seem novel, everything from computer-generated imagery (CGI) to speed-ramping (Zack Snyder's signature technique of speeding up, then slowing down, then speeding up the tempo of a particularly action or physical motion). You care what happens to the cast as, aided by wires, they hurl volleys of arrows at disposable minions and CGI animals.

You haven't seen action scenes with physics and logic-defying choreography like this before. Baahubali breaks massive chains with a mallet, brushes off mortal wounds with one hand, and launches himself over castle walls with determination and deceptive ease. He is merciless on the warpath, devastating a legion of enemy soldiers by lashing them to a tree trunk that he places in the path of a lightning bolt. Baahubali's mom wields a severed head at one point. And did I mention that there's singing? Our heroes' actions are valorized through poetic, Greek chorus-like swooning that perfectly suits the film's paradoxically arch but playful tone.

This is a refreshingly irony-free depiction of demigod-like men and the values and family members they fight to protect. And for once in what feels like a long while, this type of old-fashioned entertainment works without feeling like a throwback or an homage to a preexisting work of pop art. I love "Baahubali 2," partly because it never once felt like a soul-less, committee-assembled piece of entertainment. Many American viewers may wonder how a film that received little to no media coverage could surpass "The Circle," a new studio-produced and distributed thriller starring Tom Hanks and Emma Watson , at the US box office. But you only have to see "Baahubali 2" to know why it enjoyed such a fantastic opening weekend. It's grandiose and fun, and I pray there's a lot more where it came from.

Simon Abrams

Simon Abrams is a native New Yorker and freelance film critic whose work has been featured in  The New York Times ,  Vanity Fair ,  The Village Voice,  and elsewhere.

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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

167 minutes

Prabhas as Amarendra Baahubali / Mahendra Baahubali

Rana Daggubati as Bhallala Deva

Anushka Shetty as Maharani Devasena

Tamanna Bhatia as Avanthika

Ramya Krishnan as Sivagaami

Sathyaraj as Katappa

Nassar as Bijjaladeva (Pingaladevan in the Tamil version)

Rohini as Sanga

Subbaraju Santosh as Kumara Varma

Prudhviraj as Official in Kunthala Kingdom

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• Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
• M.M. Keeravaani

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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion review – joyous action epic soars

The second part of India’s most expensive film ever is a jaw-dropping blockbuster that combines nimble action with genuine heart

2015’s Baahubali: The Beginning, the impressive first chunk of India’s most expensive film yet, built towards a literal cliffhanger, with a strongman knifed in the back by a trusted associate on the mountain it had taken just shy of three hours to climb. Not untypical of a film hungrily synthesising centuries’ worth of sacred and secular myths, that shock was always going to be tricky to top – so it’s a relief to report that The Conclusion opens with a no less jawdropping set-to between the hero’s mother and a stampeding elephant. Here, once again, is thunderous spectacle unlikely to be surpassed in several summers, and clinching proof of writer-director SS Rajamouli’s position among world cinema’s boldest imagemakers.

With quite some explaining to do, The Conclusion’s first half rewinds back into this narrative, dispatching the Herculean Baahu (Prabhas, BeeGeean head of hair ever-billowing) to an idyllic neighbouring kingdom for a lesson or two in worldliness. If the first film inclined towards physicality – how to get up that mountainside? – this second initially steps sideways into more philosophical terrain. The courtly triangle established between Baahu, warrior princess Devasena (Anushka Shetty) and self-doubting swordsman Kumar Varma (Subba Raju) prompts a few questions about those qualities we look for in our leaders; sociologists get some substance to chew between handfuls of popcorn.

The action throughout remains joyous. Baahu’s quasi-cartoonish strength permits the film to take mightily imaginative leaps: one minute our guy’s casually surfing flaming oxen, the next he’s converting himself into a human cannonball with the assistance of a coconut tree. This time, however, we’re more aware of the stakes underpinning such flights of fancy. Rajamouli plots a nimble, broadly progressive path through an especially tangled set of court politics – setting Baahu and Deva to dodge iron fists and wandering hands alike – while alighting upon pleasing grace notes and symmetries: the coda offers a rare convincing demonstration of trickledown economics, even as it returns us to The Beginning.

Entirely absent, again, is any cynicism: it’s amazing that a blockbuster with a long pre-title rollcall of “brand partners” should then be permitted to tell a story that could have been filmed in 1917, or 917, if they’d had equipment for a Baahu to lug. This production’s triumph is the room it’s granted Rajamouli to head into the fields and dream up endlessly expressive ways to frame bodies in motion. Of the many sequences here primed to cut through jadedness, perhaps the most wondrous is that which finds Baahu guiding Deva mid-battle to shoot three arrows simultaneously – a set piece that speaks both to a love of action, and love in action. The budget’s big, the muscle considerable, but they’re nothing compared with Baahubali’s heart.

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'Baahubali 2' Review: A glorious spectacle well worth the wait

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion sets the mood by opening with 3D reconstructions of iconic moments from the first film: Bhallaladeva tackling the bull head-on, Baahubali suspended in mid-air as he aims his arrow at the tree perched atop the mountain he has forever wanted to conquer, Kattappa kneeling under Baahubali… It’s a beautiful, sophisticated way of familiarising you with the events of the first, and it’s impossible not to shout yourself hoarse in response to the now-pop culture frames.  There’s a reason why. The film’s characters are mythical, and in a sense, prototypes. The power-hungry villain. His conniving father. The loyal servant. There’s a reason why you don’t remember a single good deed done by Bhallaladeva. They are all simple, and fiercely, effectively, simple. Sure, you could argue that real people aren’t like that, but Rajamouli isn’t interested in reality. He’s aspiring for something more primal, more visceral. He’s tapping into myth, and with such charismatic characters, you have to say he’s got it right.

Part 2 begins as Kattappa continues his narration of the events that led to him plunging the sword into Amarendra Baahubali. And sure as it is with many a mythical tale, it’s a woman of great beauty who is at the heart of the conflict: in this case, the fiery Devasena, the Kuntala princess. Swathes of the first half are devoted to the comedy-romance track involving Baahubali, Kattappa and Devasena. It may be an idea steeped in masala cinema, but it’s lavish in every way. Baahubali is shown talking to Devasena, but there’s a majestic ice-cap in the background adding flavour to the scene.

Rajamouli is a masala filmmaker of the highest calibre. Time and again, he makes you wait for the moments of heroism—for the crests—and even though you know they are coming at you, you can’t help but be blown away when they do. Baahubali is in disguise as a simpleton, and you instantly recognise that it is all set-up for a big reveal. They go on a wild boar hunt, but no, says Rajamouli, it’s too small. A raging bull comes at him (much as it does at Bhallaladeva in his introduction scene), but no, says Rajamouli; the reveal isn’t befitting a hero of his stature. And then in the biggest of the battles, in the most overwhelming of situations, the veil is lifted, and Baahubali’s valour, his machismo, is there for the world to savour and admire. He is the fire among the ice, the dynamism among the sedate. The slo-mo sequences and Keeravani’s grand background score add to the effect.

As is the hallmark of a tasteful writer, Rajamouli makes sure that no references, big or small, are left unused. The bull that comes charging at Baahubali, for instance, serves the purpose of acclimatising you, for, later, a group of them get used in an important battle sequence. There are some splendid touches throughout the film that foreshadow later sequences. Sivagami tells Baahubali that god gets taken on a procession through the streets only so he can firsthand witness the suffering of the people. And sure as grandeur in a Rajamouli film, Baahubali later gets sent to live among the people of Mahishmathi. He isn’t just a mass hero; he is god incarnate. In another instance, Sivagami orders for Devasena to be brought to Mahishmathi in chains. Baahubali captures her all right, but in love, not in chains. Later, Bijjaladeva, the father of Bhallaladeva, compares his devious plan to a yaagam. He spits the plan at his hapless, manipulated victim and compares him to a viragu (twig). You instantly see this idea reflected in the chief pursuit of Devasena’s life, as she spends her years of imprisonment collecting twigs. It all comes together so organically.

Oh, and there are so many portions that make the first film so much better. Baahubali (which roughly translates to ‘the man of strong arms’) gets a fitting introduction scene in this film, as he tugs forward a chariot to tame a wild elephant. But of course, this is likely the same elephant that sheds a tear and raises its legs in acknowledgement in the first film, when the first cries of Baahubali tear through Mahishmathi’s air. The imposing Bhallaladeva statue also gets an important scene in this film. Even the linga from the first film finds a mention with an end that put a smile on my face. Rajamouli’s universe in a sense is unabashedly religious.

And what of the grandeur, the sheer scale of Mahishmathi in this film! The big coronation scene, for instance, leaves you gasping at the interval. It’s a mark of the efficacy of the sequel that this review hasn’t even addressed the big Kattappa-killing-Baahubali question. I wasn’t mind-blown by the answer, but it’s affecting enough on an emotional level. To be fair though, I doubt any answer could have been staggering, considering the hype involved.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is deserving of high praise if only for the visceral experience it is. By no means though is it a perfect film. Some of the lip-syncing in the Tamil version is awful. You hear “Azhaithu vaarungal”, but you see the mouth say, “Theesko randi.” You hear “Naan”, but see the mouth say, “Nenu.” I can only wonder how much worse it is likely in Hindi. Other missteps include the over-long comic-romantic track concerning Baahubali in Kuntala, and perhaps with one song too many too. The biggest misstep, however, is likely a stunt idea gone awry at the end. Let’s just say it’s too big a leap of faith… pun intended.

The film ends with a conversation teasing a potential continuation of the story, with a character saying, “Sivanukku dhaan theriyum.” Perhaps Rajamouli was referring to the producer. Perhaps he was referring to himself. But if it were indeed to happen, I think it’s safe to say that we will be in for one hell of a ride, all the hype notwithstanding.

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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

By Josiah Teal | September 1, 2022

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion  picks up seconds after the climax of the original film, midway through Kattappa (Sathyaraj), recounting the story of Bahubali’s father, Amarendra (Prabhas). Most of this sequel’s nearly three-hour run time is dedicated to the love story between Amarendra and Devasena (Anushka Shetty). The focus on love, loss, and betrayal strengthens the climatic showdown between Bahubali and his usurper uncle, Bhalladeva (Rana Daggubati). This epic action film brings closure to S.S. Rajamouli’s masterpiece of bittersweet romance and colossal battles.

The first two-thirds fill in the gaps and raise the stakes outlined in the original film. Shortly into the story, Amarendra finds himself posing as a humble servant while seeking the affection of the beautiful Devasena, longing for her to love him not as a prince but as a commoner. While romance blooms, Amarendra’s adopted brother, Bhalladeva, seeks the throne, leading to political manipulation, massive battles, and a warrant for the head of Amarendra.

Heading into the final act of  Baahubali 2 , Rajamouli returns to our heroes from the first film and to the monumental action pieces that have made him a titan of Tollywood. Despite being a two-film “franchise,” every moment leading to the credits is filmed as though decades in the making. Final fight sequences are a wall-to-wall payoff for even the most subtle foreshadowing from the first film. The climax feels like a conclusion to an MCU-style cinematic event years in the making.

“… Bhalladeva, seeks the throne, leading to political manipulation, massive battles, and a warrant for the head of Amarendra .”

Prabhas continues his dual role playing both father, Amarendra, and son Mahendra Bahubali (both known primarily as their surname throughout the films). While the romance between Devasena and Amarendra is at the core of the first half, the relationship between aging warrior Kattappa and the Bahubali family is phenomenal. Sathyaraj’s performance is breathtaking as he captures the complexities of a character living in slavery, devoted to Devasena, a friend to Amarendra, and a mentor to Mahendra. Sathyaraj’s nuanced performance allows for a powerful climax and makes each victory even sweeter.

Viewing  Baahubali : The Beginning  and  Baahubali 2: The Conclusion  in tandem allows the viewer to witness Rajamouli’s steps towards the mesmerizing  RRR . He takes influences from the color pallets of  Hero , the violence of  Braveheart , and the herculean slow-motion action of  300  and hurls them into a magnificent cinematic experience. Through this pantheon of influences, Rajamouli creates a film with hypnotic action yet never shying away from passionate romance or poetic cinematography. These elements lay the groundwork for exciting future projects   and make an outstanding introduction to Tollywood films.

While moments   may not feel as strong as the original or  RRR , the adrenaline-fueled climax still makes the film a fantastic experience. Rajamouli boasts enough fight sequences to compete with any blockbuster and yet plenty of rich color and culture for any art house. It’s a film for cinephiles around the globe and an easy gateway into a deeper world of international cinema.

Sequels can rarely hope to live up to the hype of the original film while still managing to break new ground.  Baahubali 2: The Conclusion  seems to do what so few films can by creating a compelling continuation for our characters without alienating what made fans love the first one. A thrilling adventure with an Aargorn-esque Prabhas brings Bahubali to life with zealous conviction, accompanied by a solid cast, moving score, and the keen eye of Rajamouli, the film is a future classic.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

Directed: S.S. Rajamouli

Written: Vijayendra Prasad, S.S. Rajamouli, C.H. Vijay Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Madhan Karky, Manoj Munstashir

Starring: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan, Nassar, etc.

Movie score: 9/10

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Baahubali 2 : The Conclusion Movie Review | This One Is As Big As The 1st Part; Maybe Even Better

Baahubali 2 : the conclusion is as big as baahubali : the beginning; maybe even better. finally the mystery has been revealed why baahubali was killed by katappa.

Star Cast: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Sathyaraj, Nasser, Ramya Krishnan, Subbaraju

Director:  S S Rajamouli

What’s Good: A powerful story and Rajamouli’s vision to build this magnum opus is laudable. This is a visual spectacle!

What’s Bad: A few over the top action sequences and hamming by supporting cast is annoying.

Loo Break: At your own risk!

Watch or Not?:  I’m sure you gonna watch it if you have seen the first one. Baahubali 2 is equally gripping and a must watch for those who saw the first one!  

The story takes off exactly from where it ended in the first part. Shiva (Prabhas) has learnt about his heritage and now we are learning the back story of Amarendra Baahubali (Prabhas).

Amarendra has been chosen by Sivagami (Ramya Krishnan) to become the next King of Mahishmati Kingdom. Before his swearing in ceremony, he is asked to take a tour of the regions under his leadership as a commoner, just to learn in depth about his people. On his tour, Amarendra meets Devasena (Anushka Shetty). She is a fiery princess who knows well when to use her sword. Impressed by her beauty and valor, Baahubali falls in love with her. While he is still in disguise as a commoner, Devasena too starts to harbor feelings for him.

When a proposal is sent by Sivagami for Devsena, the princess who has her head held high, refuses to get wooed by the gold and gifts sent to her. While Baahubali misunderstands the proposal to be for his marriage it actually turns out to be for his brother Bhallaladeva (Rana Daggubati).

Sivagami doesn’t have a liking for Devasena after her arrogant refusal and asks her to be captured and brought to Mahishmati. Baahubali accompanies Devasena and eventually the truth about their love is disclosed in court. In order to honor the vow that Sivagami gave Bhallaladeva for his marriage to Devasena, Baahubali steps down as King and Bhalladeva takes the throne.

After a mythological twist, there’s the biggest mystery of all time to be solved. Why did Katappa kill Baahubali? And why did Sivagami have to give her life, saving Baahubali’s child – Shiva/Mahendra?

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Review: Script Analysis

After the kind of response Baahubali: The Beginning received, I can’t imagine the kind of pressure, the makers had whilst working on this one. So many expectations and theories latched onto one mystery.

The first half of Baahubali takes its own sweet time to establish the history. There’s the love angle between Baahubali and Devasena that takes off in an interesting manner. There’s comic relief in these portions and it’s amazing how the writers have moulded Katappa’s otherwise tough and dutiful character to funny antics here.

Devasena’s character from her younger days clearly justifies her tough status from the first part where, she stands tall against Bhallaladeva in spite of his power. Certain scenes make a solid impact, like the one where Baahubali slashed Sethupathi’s neck in the midst of a court session, saying “Jo Auraton ki izzat pe haath daale, uska haath nai, sar kaatna chahiye”, quite a strong commentary for the times we live in.

Also, its impressive how the writer’s give Devasena’s character the confidence to question and back answer Rajmata Sivagami when she is being served with injustice, such as getting hitched for marriage without her approval.

There are some twists in the first half, that derive inspiration from mythology.

But, what everyone is waiting to watch, ‘Why Katappa Killed Baahubali’, is revealed obviously in the second half. Post-interval, we are back to the present day situation, where Devasena has finally met her son. Second half is gripping with its mix of action and emotion.

Drama being its maintstay, one cannot complain about the tedious nature of its script that shapes up to the whole mystery.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Review: Star Performance

Prabhas is exceptional in this film. Thanks to his amazing screen presence, you rarely look away from him. His transformation from being an assertive leader to a lovestruck Baahubali, to an emotionally hurt one is simply stunning. His layered performance shows how dedicated he has been to this project. Clearly, a career-defining role here.

Anushka Shetty as Devasena looks luminous in her princess avatar. She pulls off the action scenes equally well and has a likable chemistry with Prabhas on-screen.

Sathyaraj does a great job of playing Katappa, the prime character in this film. His comic act in the first half is quite a good break from the drama otherwise.

Rana Daggubati doesn’t get much limelight in this film. Of course, he pulls off his evil act superbly but doesn’t make a lasting impact like Prabhas. In the finale sequence, his action is classic and who can take their eyes off from his chiseled body.

Ramya Krishnan is a stunner as Sivagami. She had impressed us in the first part too and I can’t picture anyone else playing the stern leader.

Tamannah Bhatia is seen in the second half only in a handful of scenes.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Review: Direction, Music

S S Rajamouli’s magnum opus opened to a housefull theater on a Friday and it was a welcome change for me, who is now used to watching first day first shows in empty theaters.

Given the kind of excitement for this film, I was definitely expecting whistles and hooting at Prabhas’ entry scene and that happens. He makes a heroic entry and in that scene itself Rajamouli is gearing us up for a jaw-dropping ride in his mythical land of Mahishmati. Once again, we see the long shots of that beautiful castle made by some VFX experts. If Mahishmati was brilliant, Devasena’s Kingdom of Kunthal is even more beautiful. Rajamouli brings a disneyesque feel to it.

I’d say compared to the action and Roman inspired war sequences in the first part, the sequel has slightly more drama than action.

Nonetheless, the major face off sequence of Prabhas and Rana is simply brilliantly choreographed. It has its typical ‘south’ elements too. I mean who knew Coconut trees could be used to do that! (Watch it to find out!).

This time, Rajamouli moves beyond cliff and waterfalls, there’s a dreamy ship that flies and its almost like Disneyland.

The grandeur of Baahubali 2 is huge and like it was promised, Rajamouli makes it bigger and better. A particular bow-and-arrow sequence between Baahubali and Devasena looks amazingly romantic yet action packed.

MM Kreem’s music I felt takes a backseat in this film. Compared to the first part which had songs that were high on recall value, this one doesn’t do justice.

Sound designing is spot on and hence you truly feel those arrows hitting and every slash of the blade (swords) fiercely.

Baahubali slashing Sethupathi’s head and a pre-interval sequence, where we see the dedication of commoners towards Baahubali are powerful scenes.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Review: The Last Word

Baahubali 2 is as big as the first one, maybe even better. A thoroughly entertaining action drama. Watch it for super amazing Prabhas and Anushka Shetty. A 4/5 for this magnum opus!

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Movie is excellent and Rajamouli has one again provided why he is the best.War scenes and interval bang is damn good.few scenes are dragged but they are ok.All in all Block buster.

Incredible and must watch!

Great movie and great performances by Prabhas(as Bahubali), Anushka Shetty(as Devsena), Rana Daggubati(as Bhallala Dava) and Ramya Krishnan(as Devagami). I like it too much and specially the graphics and i loved “Bahubali 2 the conclusion”. And this is the only movie i ever seen. I gave 10/10 rating for this Osm movie. Release date :- 28.04.2017 in theaters.

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• Here’s the Deal With That Wild Battle Scene From <i>Baahubali 2</i> Going Viral

Here’s the Deal With That Wild Battle Scene From Baahubali 2 Going Viral

M ainstream Hollywood franchises like The Fast and the Furious and Avengers have set a pretty high bar for action sequences that seem to defy gravity. But they’re not the only show in town. This week, a one-minute clip from the 2017 action movie Baahubali 2: The Conclusion — which was originally filmed in southern India in the Tamil and Telugu languages — has been making the rounds on Twitter.

Directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Bollywood actors including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah, it’s an epic battle scene that shows off warriors literally catapulting themselves in circular formations over a fortress’s walls. Their catapult? Palm trees. (Yes, really.) To understand the internet’s fascination, you just have to see it.

When it came out back in 2017, The Conclusion became India’s highest-grossing film ever for a time, although it did not ultimately make waves in the U.S. But it’s just now getting some new life on Twitter. It even got a signal boost from Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson.

“Behold, India’s Baahubali 2!” he tweeted.

You can also stream Baahubali 2 on Netflix , if you’re interested in completing the cinematic experience.

And there’s good news for fans of scenes like these: director S.S. Rajamouli also helmed a TV series related to the same Baahubali story, and he has a new project in the works due out in 2020. It probably won’t repeat the palm tree catapult effect, but with luck there will be a new creative twist to enjoy.

Behold, India’s Baahubali 2! https://t.co/jY6kyQqMqt — N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) August 7, 2019

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All time industry Extrordinary actng by praBOSS Reel king Real king Prabhas shows his great acting skills What ever the character you give to him He will do with ease and perfection

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Wonderful movie With great visuals. Love you prabhas & Anushka. Rajamouli direction and graphics top notch BGM is life to this film. All the best for saaho film prabhas. Eagerly waiting

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Nice acting supper movie - 1st Half Mind Blowing. Slow start but picks up. Executed in a grand manner with no bored-up scenes and Rajamouli takes film into higher level than Baahubali Part-1. Superb with a mix of comedy and Pre-Interval was bangin..

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