Baahubali: The Epic Shatters Advance Booking Records, Crosses ₹10 Crore Worldwide Ahead of October 31 Re-Release
Hyderabad, October 30, 2025 – S.S. Rajamouli’s monumental saga Baahubali: The Epic, a remastered and re-edited 3-hour fusion of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, is poised for a thunderous return to theaters on October 31, 2025. Advance bookings have exploded, surpassing ₹10 crore gross worldwide for Day 1 (including premieres), signaling unprecedented fan frenzy eight years after its original blockbuster run.
With premieres kicking off October 30 in select markets, the film has sold out key shows in Hyderabad and dominated platforms like BookMyShow (BMS), positioning it among the top re-releases in Indian cinema history.
Worldwide Advance Booking Breakdown
The global pre-sales underscore Baahubali: The Epic‘s enduring appeal, splitting nearly evenly between India and overseas.
| Region | Day 1 Gross (₹ Cr) | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| India | 5+ | Led by Andhra Pradesh |
| Overseas | ~5 | North America drives with $400K+ weekend |
| Total | 10+ | Biggest re-release pre-sales ever |
Data as of October 29 evening; figures include ongoing surges.
BookMyShow Pre-Sales: Top 3 Telugu Re-Release Ever
On BMS, 173.46K tickets sold as of October 28, with 56% growth in 24 hours. This catapults it into the elite top 3 all-time Telugu re-releases:
| Rank | Film | Tickets Sold (BMS) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khaleja | 193K |
| 2 | Gabbar Singh | 175K |
| 3 | Baahubali: The Epic | 173.46K+ |
| 4 | Murari | 166K |
| 5 | Businessman | 145K |
It also ranks 9th among 2025 Telugu films on BMS pre-sales.
India Day 1 Advance: Andhra Pradesh Powers Surge
Andhra Pradesh dominates with over 44% share, followed by Telangana. Telugu premieres: 38K tickets, 58.8% occupancy across 133 shows.
US Market: Record-Breaking Premiere Pre-Sales
North America is ablaze, with ₹2.50 Cr ($284K) for premiere day from 14K tickets across 150+ shows (including 62 IMAX). Opening weekend: ₹3.52 Cr ($400K) – the biggest ever for a re-release.
Key Records Shattered
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Beats Sanam Teri Kasam re-release | ₹5 Cr total pre-sales |
| Top 5 all-time re-release Day 1 worldwide | Edges Businessman (₹5.20 Cr); chases Ghilli (₹8 Cr) |
| Highest Telugu re-release BMS ranking | No. 3 |
| IMAX frenzy | $180K from US IMAX premieres alone |
Outlook: Blockbuster Re-Confirmed
Industry trackers predict Baahubali: The Epic to become the highest-grossing Indian re-release ever, potentially crossing ₹100 Cr lifetime. With sold-out premieres and surging momentum, Prabhas’ iconic portrayal of Baahubali reaffirms his pan-India superstardom.
Also see: Baahubali The Epic Budget and Box Office Collection Worldwide