Baahubali 2 Movie Review: SS Rajamouli's magnum opus is lot more than cliff-hanging question 'Why Kattappa killed Baahubali'

Star Cast - Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushak Shetty, Ramaya Krishnan, Sathyaraj
Director - SS Rajamouli
Rating - 4/5

To be or not to be is not a question anymore when it comes to 'Baahubali' mystery now as the wait is finally over. The much awaited 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' or commonly known as 'Baahubali 2' has finally released. The movie which happens to be the sequel of Rajamouli's 2015 release 'Baahubali: The Beginning', has been long awaited ever since it was announced.

And as expected, 'Baahubali 2' had everything to make it a complete dreamy affair. After all it has brought the long-awaited answer to the cliff-hanging question 'Why Kattappa killed Baahubali'. But apart from the entire Kattappa-Baahubali mystery, 'Baahubali 2' has a lot more to offer and if you were impressed by the grandeur of 'Baahubali', then you will get something more impeccable.

As we know that 'Baahubali' has been a war saga where the two leads Amarendra Baahubali (played by Prabhas) and Bhallaldev (played by Rana Daggubati) were seen questiong to get the throne of Mahishmati Kingdom.

'Baahubali 2' begins from the point where its first part had concluded, Amarendra Baahubali was announced as the new king of the kingdom.
In second part, Prabhas' character makes a smashing entry in the movie and had all the charm of a royal king. He is the most loved person in the city, who rules the heart of his people. Besides, Baahubali shares a rather emotional bond with Kattappa.

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But just before his coronation ceremony, the entire scenario changes as there comes the angle of Devasena (played by Anushka Shetty) and Baahubali's love story. The lead pair has indeed shared an sparkling chemistry on the silver screen, but it was Kattappa's unimaginable avatar which takes everyone by a surprise. However, soon we see Baahubali back as a valiant warrior who impresses Devasena with his courage. Then comes a twist of love triangle, which worsens things for Baahubali. A lot of emotional drama keep adding twists in Amrendra's journey to throne.

Notably, amidst all the family drama, Devasena is emerges as a strong character. She is the warrior princess who doesn't have the habit of accepting everything that comes her way and has the audacity to challenge her fate and with Baahubali being by her side she has got nothing to be afraid of. However, despite being everyone's favourite, Baahubali and Devsena have to face the brunt of Bhallaldev's anger and the fire of hatred is evidently visible in his eyes. He has been the most wicked emperor one can think of as he plans something really nasty against Baahubali and Devasena.

And before you could come in equation with his turpitude, there comes a major shock for you as Rajamouli finally unveils why did Kattappa killed Baahubali. The segment of Baahubali's death is quite emotional and can surely leave you teary-eyed.

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But as we know, Indian Cinema has the trend of showing the good winning over the evil, so happens with the movie as well where Mahendra Baahubali (played by Prabhas again), who is Amrendra Baahubali's son takes the revenge from Bhallaldeva and take a hold of his legacy. Rajamouli has done an excellent job when it comes to screenplay and direction as he has been successful in giving the audience a larger than life experience. Besides, each character has given a par excellence performance doing complete justice to their role. However, apart from the main leads, it was Ramaya's portrayal as Shivgamini that needs special mention.

Rajamouli took special account for the exotic locations for this war saga to make you feel a part of the mythical cities be it the impressive waterfall beside the Mahishmati Kingdom or the nature-filled sequences which indeed raised the romance quotient in Baahubali-Devasena's love-story. Besides, he also kept a track of the looks of all the key characters, giving a proper glimpse of a royale and later a warrior when and where required. In fact, one could easily differentiate between the aura of Amrendra Baahubali with that of his son given that Mahendra was brought up as a local unlike his father.

What else keep you glued to seats was the heart-touching and powerful dialogues accompanied by the unimpeachable dialogue delivery by the cast doing complete justice to their respective roles.

Notably the entire team work has made incredible efforts over visual effects and CGI work to make every segment seem like something straight out of a painting. Besides, the prodigious action sequences and war-tactics wins bonus point for Rajamouli.

From stunning locations to breath-taking action sequences, mind-blowing war tactics, stupendous CGI work, 'Baahubali 2' has everything to make it a marvel piece, which keeps you intrigued till the end. And indeed the best way to experience the grandeur of 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' is to hit the theatres and go on this unforgettable ride to Mahishmati kingdom.

According to the trade experts, 'Baahubali 2' is expected to do a massive business at the box office, shattering several BO records and is said to enter the coveted Rs 100 crore club on its day of release. Well only time will reveal how many box office records will be crashed by Prabhas-starrer 'Baahubali-The Conclusion'.

Keeping the box office reports aside, 'Baahubali 2' has indeed got the historic start and the audience has welcomed it whole-heartedly. Besides, it is a must watch for everyone who is a die-hard fan of 'Baahubali' or the ones who love the fantasy story as this too will take you to an altogether difference world