Baahubali’s Epic Pre-Sales: Prabhas Film Hits ₹10 Crore Ahead of Release
Overview of Baahubali: The Epic Advance Booking
The excitement surrounding Baahubali: The Epic continues to grow as it nears its re-release date, set for October 31. The film is receiving widespread attention for its impressive advance bookings.
Record-Breaking Pre-Sales
Baahubali: The Epic has already achieved a remarkable feat, as it has surpassed ₹10 crore in global pre-sales. This figure includes ₹5 crore from India and another ₹5 crore from North America. Such a performance has positioned it as the largest opening for a re-release of an Indian film, shattering previous records.
Interestingly, this marks the first time a Telugu re-release has crossed the ₹10 crore mark globally on its opening day, setting the stage for potentially breaking even more records in the future.
Comparison with Previous Releases
Historically, Vijay’s Ghilli has often been mentioned as a top contender for the highest-grossing re-release, with varying reports indicating earnings of around ₹7.9 crore to ₹10 crore globally during its opening day. On a similar note, Pawan Kalyan’s Gabbar Singh reached approximately ₹8 crore, while Mahesh Babu’s Khaleja garnered around ₹6.85 crore. Currently, Harshvardhan Rane’s Sanam Teri Kasam holds the all-time record for a re-release with earnings exceeding ₹41 crore.
About the Film
Baahubali: The Epic, directed by the visionary SS Rajamouli, features a stellar cast, including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah Bhatia. Notably, the re-release is a modified version with condensed scenes and an overall runtime of 3 hours and 45 minutes.
The film is not only making waves in India but will also be showcased in more than 1,150 theaters worldwide, including over 400 in the US, 210 in the UK and Ireland, and additional screenings across UAE, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
As the countdown begins for its release, fans eagerly await a film that has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
Are you excited to see Baahubali: The Epic on the big screen once again?
