If there are any films of the director SS Rajamouli who changed the history of Indian cinema, direction and direction of the entire Indian cinema, then it must be said that Baahubali series is the first in the line of films. After these two films, things changed as if Indian cinema was before and after.
Rajamouli and team’s effort to provide such a mind-blowing cinematic experience in the theaters has once again come to entertain in the theaters. But after this Corona Pandemic, the rerelease of movies has increased a lot. It is a mistake to think that this movie has also been re-released in that category.
Because Rajamouli did not take this release lightly, instead of releasing each part one by one, the two films were combined into one film called “Baahubali the Epic” and re-released as a single part film. What kind of treat Rajamouli gave to the audience in the theaters this time is the summary of this review.
Why is Rajamouli still called Jakkanna?
Starting as a serial director and now being crowned as India’s number one director on the silver screen means a lot of hard work behind it. What he does is to create a fictional kingdom like Mahishmati with huge settings even with a small fly. Even though he did not write the story, the way Rajamouli sculpts the story is what made Rajamouli known as Jakkanna. The way each actor conveys their taluk emotions in each scene is what makes them always call Jakkanna. The reason for that can be understood once again if you look at this Baahubali The A Pic Taluka work.
A fresh start:
Now the story starts straight from Sivagami (Ramya Krishna) coming out of the secret cave and carrying the baby in her arms. The emotions of her trying to escape from the soldiers are the same. Soon after this the childhood scenes of Shiva (Prabhas as the younger Baahubali) are set.
From there Lord Shiva lifts the Shivalinga for his mother (Revati), then discovers the wooden mask, and only then asks, “What is there, mother?” He shows asking. This twist gives the scene a natural mystery, as if the boy is being called by his destiny before he asks the question.
A new look for Avantika Chapter
One of the main reasons for the beginning of the original Baahubali story is the search for Shiva and Avantika. Would this story of Baahubali have been different if he had not gone to find out who is the real face behind the wooden face he found?
But this Baahubali has created a simple aspect to the Avantika chapter in the epic. Director SS Rajamouli himself narrated the love chapter of Shivadu Avantika Taluka with his voice over. Who is the real Avantika what is her goal and how did Chevu meet her. Rajamouli has told their love story in his own words.
In this order, the Taluka visuals of this total love story removed one song and the adventure scene of snowfall was shown with a small cut. Also Kattappa’s introduction Aslan Khan’s scenes were completely deleted in this.
Introduction of Mahishmati and Baahubali
As Lord Shiva travels to Mahishmati, the audience also goes into the world of the great empire Mahishmati. In this epic cut version, everything goes faster. Scenes like the cruelty of God Bhallala and the sufferings of Mahishmati’s people have been reduced.
But the powerful emotion that Baahubali is back again has been carried in a way beyond that. Bhallalu’s 100 feet golden idol Taluka highlight scene Some scenes on Avantika and Devasena were cut in this sequence.
After this, everyone knows how emotional the whole sequence of Shiva saving Devasena is. The emotion continues with high moments until the iconic interval Bang Kattappa takes Baahubali’s leg and places it on his head.
After this the battle scenes with Kalakeyuni are cut down a bit but Rajamouli’s care and taking is good. From there, it reaches the interval with the scene where Kattappa kills Baahubali, but this is where Rajamouli’s mark of fun takes the interval card.
How the second part went:
It should be said that the second part begins with a more austere version of ‘The Conclusion’. The opening scene reminiscent of the Mahishmati tradition has been cut down and the Sahore Baahubali song has also been cut down a bit.
A scene where Sivagami starts looking for a partner for Amarendra Baahubali goes fast. Scenes showing Baahubali and Kattappa roaming around the kingdom were cut for a more poignant narrative.
Later Queen Devasena of Kuntala dynasty is introduced. Her entry action episode is almost there. Some scenes were deleted after Baahubali and Kattappa went to Kuntala. But Rajamouli surprisingly kept the wild boar hunting scene. Also the Kattappa folk song, Kanna Nidurinkara songs were completely removed.
From then on, the story becomes completely serious and emotional. Baahubali’s journey with Devasena from saving Kuntala’s empire and revealing his true identity. But Rajamouli has removed only the edges here.
Along with these, the emotional moments of killing Amarendra Baahubali, Sivagami’s repentance, Mahendra Baahubali’s rebellion and the fight scenes with Bhallala Deva will be seen immediately after. Here too some scenes have been reduced and Jakanna ended with a simple thank you card.
what’s up What’s wrong?
Almost all the scenes from the first part have been cut in this two-part amalgamation. Avantika episode, battle scenes and comedy scenes, songs etc. were deleted. But the care taken to keep the important emotional part of Rajamouli’s mark intact is good.
Rajamouli’s dream come true:
Jakkanna Rajamouli started the series of sequels that are now going on consecutively. But in Rajamouli’s original idea, there was no word that there were two parts. According to the plans made sometime in 2012, it is on paper that this film should be completed in only one part.
But with the passage of time it changed into two parts. But again, over the same period of time, destiny once again cooperated with Rajamouli and turned Baahubali into a single film as he had originally planned. He should say that his dream has come true.
Jakkanna added more creative and technical knowledge to both the films and gave a better output. Each frame is beautifully presented as a feast for the eyes and taken to a new world.
As a last word:
This Baahubali the Epic is not a movie that has been patched together from two parts. This film is like how a completely new movie born out of those two would have a form. With better sound and visuals, especially Rajamouli’s visions to bring back old memories, this almost 4-hour film will entertain the audience as a brand new experience. In fact, it is a complete replica of the original Baahubali story. So plan and enjoy this epic treat in the right theatres.