10 years of Baahubali: Best moments from SS Rajamouli's epic that made Prabhas, Rana, Ramya Krishnan pan-India stars

Releases 10 years ago, today, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning did not just change the landscape of Indian cinema, but gave new pan-India stars.

Updated on: Jul 10, 2025 4:11 PM IST

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SS Rajamouli's magnum opus, Baahubali 1: The Beginning, was released in theatres on this day 10 years ago (July 10, 2015). The era-defining film had several moments that have since become iconic.

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This now-iconic poster was the first asset to pique audience's curiosity about the film, weeks before the release, or the reveal of cast's looks.

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Rebel Star Prabhas took his stardom beyond just the Telugu states after Baahubali's release, becoming one of the first pan-India stars of his generation.

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Ramya Krishnan's screen presence and commanding performance gave her several memorable presence in the film, turning her character into a fan favourite.

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Rana Daggubati's Bhallaladeva was introduced in the film with an insane bullfighting scene that is still remembered today.

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But perhaps the most iconic moment of the film was this frame of betrayal featuring Prabhas and Sathyaraj that had the world asking ‘Why Katappa Killed Baahubali’ for over two years.