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Baahubali: The Epic (2025) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2025 · 3 h 50 m
Echo score 89
JustWatch #20,441 1,811
Directed by
S.S. Rajamouli
Starring
Ramya Krishnan, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Nassar, Sathyaraj, Anushka Shetty

Rescued as an infant and brought up in exile, a lost prince grows unaware of his royal lineage. When he reaches adulthood, he returns to his homeland to discover the truth behind his father's assassination and his mother's captivity, and must fight to claim his birthright as the true king and restore the kingdom.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Baahubali: The Epic
  6. 6 Every angle

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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Baahubali: The Epic Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Baahubali: The Epic (2025) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Sivagami's escape and the baby's rescue

    In a desperate bid to save her life and the throne, Rajmata Sivagami Devi kills the two soldiers sent to kill her. She drowns in the Jeevanadhi River as Amburi tribals pull the infant to safety. Sanga, a tribal woman, adopts the baby and raises him in the Amburi Village.

    Where
    Amburi Village / Jeevanadhi River
  2. Shivudu's upbringing among the Amburi

    Shivudu grows up within the Amburi tribe, sheltered from court politics. He becomes obsessed with the waterfall at Jeevanadhi and spends years contemplating how to climb it. He remains curious about the mysteries surrounding his origin and the falls.

    Where
    Amburi Village
  3. The mask and Avanthika

    Near the waterfall, Shivudu finds a mask and encounters Avanthika, a member of the Kuntala Rebels. He earns her trust by showing courage and willingness to help her mission to overthrow Mahishmati's tyranny. A tenuous alliance forms as he commits to her cause.

    Where
    Jeevanadhi vicinity
  4. Shivudu joins the mission to free Devasena

    Shivudu agrees to aid Avanthika and travels with the rebels to strike at Mahishmati. He infiltrates the capital and helps in the plan to free Devasena from captivity. The Amburi and Kuntala allies rally to support the mission.

    Where
    Mahishmati
  5. The escape and the pursuit

    Shivudu's actions spark a hunt by Bhallaladeva's ally Bhadrudu and the royal general Kattappa. The Amburi tribals and rebels converge to back him, and Bhadrudu is killed in the pursuit.

    Where
    Mahishmati
  6. The revelation of Shivudu's lineage

    After the climactic goals are achieved, Kattappa reveals that Shivudu's birth name is Mahendra, and that he is the son of Amarendra Baahubali. The revelation reframes the familial loyalties and the fight for the throne.

    When
    present day
    Where
    Mahishmati
  7. Baahubali's origin and Bhallaladeva's jealousy

    Decades earlier, Amarendra Baahubali is orphaned and raised by Sivagami and Bijjaladeva. Bhallaladeva grows jealous, as Baahubali's popularity and leadership threaten his royal ambitions. Sivagami and the people prefer Baahubali as the rightful king.

    When
    decades earlier
    Where
    Mahishmati
  8. The Kalakeya War and Baahubali's rise

    The Kalakeya Tribe invades, and a traitor Sakithan sells the kingdom out to Inkoshi. Baahubali defeats Inkoshi and earns the throne for saving civilians and soldiers, while Bhallaladeva's schemes cast a shadow over the realm.

    When
    earlier
    Where
    Kalakeya front / Mahishmati
  9. Baahubali and Devasena's bond

    Baahubali defends Kuntala from bandits and escorts Devasena to Mahishmati. Devasena rejects Bhallaladeva's advances, preferring Baahubali, and Sivagami contemplates the alliance while presenting Bhallaladeva with a throne, despite Devasena's wishes.

    When
    during Baahubali's rise
    Where
    Kuntala → Mahishmati
  10. Bhallaladeva's manipulation and exile

    Bhallaladeva fires Baahubali from command and drives a wedge between Devasena and the throne. Baahubali kills Sethupathi in revenge, and Sivagami punishes them both with exile from the kingdom.

    Where
    Mahishmati
  11. Frame, execution, and the final revelation

    Bijjaladeva frames Baahubali for an assassination attempt, swaying Sivagami's judgment. Kattappa is ordered to execute Baahubali, who stages a fake execution as bait but is killed in the ambush.

    Where
    Mahishmati
  12. Sivagami's death and Mahendra's naming

    Sivagami dies saving the infant Mahendra and names him the rightful heir. Bhallaladeva arrests Kattappa and Devasena and shoots Sivagami as she escapes with the child.

    Where
    Mahishmati
  13. Present-day rebellion and Bhallaladeva's fall

    In the present, Mahendra leads a united army of Kuntala and Amburi rebels against Mahishmati. After a brutal invasion, he defeats Bhallaladeva and restrains him on a pyre built by Devasena, who then burns him to death as justice for years of cruelty.

    When
    present
    Where
    Mahishmati
  14. Mahendra's coronation

    The following day, Mahendra is crowned king and pledges to serve the people. He vows to govern with justice and protect the realm from future tyranny. The people celebrate the end of Bhallaladeva's cruel reign and the dawn of a new era.

    When
    present
    Where
    Mahishmati

Last updated: December 04, 2025 at 15:32

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Timeline questions answered

Baahubali: The Epic Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Baahubali: The Epic (2025): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was Amarendra Baahubali executed?

Amarendra Baahubali was framed for an assassination attempt on Queen Sivagami by Bijjaladeva, his adoptive father. Despite Baahubali's innocence, Sivagami was swayed by the false evidence and ordered Kattappa to execute him. Baahubali staged a fake execution as bait to draw out the true conspirators but was killed in the ambush.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Bhallaladeva's manipulations had already created tension between Baahubali and Sivagami, making her suspicious of his loyalty.

  • baahubali execution
  • kattappa
  • bijjaladeva frame
  • sivagami order
Q2

How did Shivudu become Mahendra?

Shivudu is actually Mahendra, the infant son of Amarendra Baahubali and Devasena. After Sivagami died saving him during the escape from Bhallaladeva, she named him the rightful heir. The baby was rescued by Amburi tribals and raised as Shivudu in exile, unaware of his royal lineage until Kattappa revealed his true identity.

Foreshadowing: Shivudu's lifelong obsession with climbing the Jeevanadhi waterfall mirrored his father's legendary feats, hinting at his heroic destiny.

  • shivudu identity
  • mahendra baahubali
  • birth name
  • kattappa revelation
Q3

Why did Bhallaladeva become king instead of Baahubali?

Bhallaladeva systematically eliminated his rival through manipulation and deception. He fired Baahubali from military command, drove a wedge between him and Devasena, and ultimately framed him for assassinating Sivagami. After Baahubali's execution, Bhallaladeva seized the throne while imprisoning Kattappa and Devasena.

Foreshadowing: Even as children, Bhallaladeva showed jealousy when the kingdom preferred Baahubali as the rightful heir.

  • bhallaladeva throne
  • baahubali rivalry
  • political manipulation
  • kingdom takeover
Q4

What happened to Rajmata Sivagami?

Sivagami died saving the infant Mahendra during an escape from Bhallaladeva's forces. After being convinced by Bijjaladeva's lies to order Baahubali's execution, she later realized the truth and tried to make amends. She was shot by Bhallaladeva while fleeing with the baby, but managed to pass the child to safety and name him heir before dying.

Foreshadowing: Sivagami's earlier decision to exile Baahubali and Devasena set the tragedy in motion, haunted by her own judgment errors.

  • sivagami death
  • sivagami queen
  • mahendra rescue
  • bhallaladeva shot
Q5

Why was Baahubali exiled from Mahishmati?

Baahubali was exiled along with Devasena after he killed Sethupathi in revenge for the mistreatment of Devasena. Bhallaladeva had manipulated Baahubali into firing on Sethupathi, knowing it would result in punishment. Sivagami, torn between her duty and her love for Baahubali, sentenced them both to exile to satisfy the kingdom's demand for justice.

Foreshadowing: Bhallaladeva had been steadily driving a wedge between Baahubali and the throne throughout his military campaigns.

  • baahubali exile
  • sethupathi death
  • devasena punishment
  • kingdom law
Q6

How did Baahubali and Devasena meet?

Baahubali defended the kingdom of Kuntala from bandits and was tasked with escorting Devasena back to Mahishmati. During this journey, they developed a deep bond. When Devasena arrived at Mahishmati, she rejected Bhallaladeva's advances and openly declared her preference for Baahubali, choosing love over political alliance.

Foreshadowing: Their connection began with Baahubali's heroic defense of the innocent, establishing his character as a protector.

  • baahubali devasena meeting
  • kuntala rebels
  • love story
  • baahubali saves devasena
Q7

What was the Kalakeya War?

The Kalakeya Tribe invaded Mahishmati after a traitor named Sakithan sold out the kingdom to Inkoshi, the Kalakeya leader. Amarendra Baahubali took command, defeated Inkoshi in battle, and saved both civilians and soldiers. This victory earned him the people's love and positioned him as the rightful heir to the throne, overshadowing Bhallaladeva.

Foreshadowing: Baahubali's military prowess throughout the war established him as the kingdom's greatest warrior.

  • kalakeya war
  • inkoshi
  • baahubali battle
  • kingdom invasion
Q8

Why did Kattappa execute Baahubali?

Kattappa was bound by his oath of loyalty to Queen Sivagami. When she ordered him to execute Baahubali after being convinced of his guilt in the assassination plot, Kattappa had no choice but to obey. He carried out the order believing it was the queen's will, though the entire situation was a manipulation orchestrated by Bijjaladeva and Bhallaladeva.

Foreshadowing: Kattappa's unwavering loyalty to the throne was established early in the story, making his tragic choice inevitable.

  • kattappa loyalty
  • kattappa execution
  • sivagami order
  • baahubali death
Q9

How did Shivudu discover his true origins?

Shivudu learned the truth about his identity after leading the rebellion against Mahishmati and freeing Devasena. Kattappa, who had been imprisoned for years, revealed that Shivudu's birth name was Mahendra and that he was the son of Amarendra Baahubali, reframing the entire struggle as a fight for his father's legacy.

Foreshadowing: Shivudu's childhood fascination with the waterfall and his natural heroic abilities hinted at his royal blood.

  • shivudu discovers truth
  • kattappa reveals
  • mahendra identity
  • baahubali son
Q10

What happened to Devasena after Baahubali's death?

Devasena was arrested by Bhallaladeva and held captive for decades in Mahishmati. She was finally freed when Shivudu (Mahendra) led the Kuntala and Amburi rebel forces to storm the kingdom. After witnessing Bhallaladeva's defeat, Devasena personally built the pyre and set fire to him, executing justice for the years of cruelty she endured.

Foreshadowing: Devasena's fierce independence and rejection of Bhallaladeva foreshadowed her decades of resistance.

  • devasena captivity
  • devasena imprisoned
  • bhallaladeva revenge
  • devasena burns bhallaladeva

Movie threads

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Curated lists built around what makes Baahubali: The Epic tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Epic Lineage Revenge Dramas like Baahubali: The Epic

Grand-scale stories of exiled heirs reclaiming their birthright through violent confrontation. If you loved the grand revenge story of Baahubali, discover more movies like it. These films feature exiled princes, political betrayals, and large-scale battles where a hidden heir must fight to claim their destiny and restore a kingdom from the grip of a tyrant.

  • epic
  • revenge-driven
  • grandiose
  • determined
  • violent
  • political
  • Tone: tense, grandiose, determined
  • Pacing: fast, epic scale
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically follow a dual-timeline structure, revealing a tragic past of regicide and betrayal while propelling a present-day quest for vengeance. The protagonist's journey is one of self-discovery, moving from ignorance of their lineage to an acceptance of a colossal destiny, culminating in a final, large-scale confrontation.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared focus on the 'chosen one' archetype within a royal political context, driven by themes of destiny, revenge, and the violent restoration of a moral order. They share a high-intensity, emotionally heavy, and fast-paced narrative style.

High-Stakes Political Power Struggles like in Baahubali: The Epic

Intense narratives of betrayal, ambition, and warfare for control of a kingdom. For viewers who enjoyed the political machinations and betrayals in Baahubali, this collection features similar movies about tyranny, rebellion, and the violent fight for control of a kingdom. Explore stories of ambitious rulers, loyal warriors, and the high cost of power.

  • tense
  • oppressive
  • anxious
  • betrayal
  • warfare
  • political ambition
  • Tone: tense, oppressive, hopeful
  • Pacing: fast, high stakes
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern revolves around a corrupt or usurping ruler clinging to power, opposed by a righteous rebellion. The plot is driven by key betrayals, secret plots, and large-scale battles that determine the fate of the nation. Moral ambiguity is often present, but the core conflict is clear-cut between oppression and liberation.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their shared high-tension mood, fast pacing, and complex web of political motivations. The experience is defined by anxiety over impending conflict, the oppressive weight of tyranny, and the hopeful determination of those fighting for justice.

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