Released in 2015, Baahubali: The Beginning transformed Indian cinema with its grand scale, gripping storytelling and extravagant visuals, eventually becoming a massive blockbuster. Ten years later, the franchise is back in the limelight with Baahubali: The Torchbearer, a Netflix documentary series that premiered worldwide on June 26, 2026. The series explores the making of the iconic films, their cultural legacy, and the vision behind Mahishmati. Soon after its release, the film garnered massive online reactions, with many praising the unseen BTS moments and reacting to a shocking hint from Baahubali 3.
What is the ‘Baahubali’ documentary about?
The documentary stars SS Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, producer Shobu Yarlagadda and many members of the cast and crew. It shows the dedication behind the scenes, emphasising not just the stars but also the technicians, stunt performers, artists and production team who helped shape the franchise’s success.
How did netizens react?
One viewer expressed excitement by writing, “The world might not be, but we sure as hell are ready for as many as possible to come!” while hailing Rajamouli and the Baahubali franchise.
One X user called SS Rajamouli’s documentary “ONE TIMELESS EPIC,” and added that Baahubali is remembered because “one vision” inspired “hundreds of believers.” One user also lauded Prabhas and Anushka Shetty’s pairing, stating ‘It is worth the wait.”
Is Baahubali 3 happening?
In one of the final scenes, Rajamouli talks about the legacy of Baahubali by sharing a powerful dialogue from Baahubali: The Conclusion: “When a man stood with conviction, even God stood besides him. The world celebrated his courage. When he fought with faith as his weapon, even fate fell to its knees.”
The biggest surprise, however, immediately comes then. The documentary ends with Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty assuring that Baahubali 3 is officially happening, and then it’s written: “the legacy continues”.