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A warrior reclaiming a stolen throne drives this remastered single-film cut of the two-part Baahubali saga. Large-scale battles with swords, spears, beheadings, and bloody injuries share the screen with palace intrigue and a chaste love story. Netflix rates it TV-14 to 16+ depending on region. The nearly four-hour runtime and mythic combat suit teens who already handle action epics. ClearAge puts it around 15.
Uplifting themes
Standing against injustice, plus courage and loyalty, are what anchor the epic Even amid corruption, heroes model sacrifice and protection of their people
Story (may spoil tone)
When a mysterious child is found by a tribal couple near a roaring waterfall, they raise him as their own. As he grows, Sivudu is drawn to the world beyond the cliffs, where he discovers the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati, ruled by a cruel tyrant, haunted by rebellion, and bound to his past. What begins as a quest for love soon unravels a legacy of betrayal, sacrifice, and a forgotten prince.
Details
Violence Stabbings, beheadings, and brutal hand-to-hand combat fill extended war…
Stabbings, beheadings, and brutal hand-to-hand combat fill extended war battles. The fighting runs long and stays physical
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity Suggestive dance, romantic longing, and implied intimacy appear without…
Suggestive dance, romantic longing, and implied intimacy appear without graphic nudity. The romance stays in a suggestive register. Nothing turns explicit
Drugs / alcohol Palace scenes include brief social drinking. Alcohol is present. It nev…
Palace scenes include brief social drinking. Alcohol is present. It never becomes a focus
Frightening Falls from height, long battle sequences, enslavement, and tyranny make…
Falls from height, long battle sequences, enslavement, and tyranny make for a heavy, intense watch. Sensitive viewers may find the scale overwhelming
Child peril / abuse The hero's origin story begins with an infant abandoned near a waterfal…
The hero's origin story begins with an infant abandoned near a waterfall. That early peril is brief but clear
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons War scenes fill with blood spurts, decapitations, and battlefield carna…
War scenes fill with blood spurts, decapitations, and battlefield carnage. Swords and spears do most of the damage
Dangerous behaviour Cliff jumps, superhuman climbing, and combat stunts look spectacular on…
Cliff jumps, superhuman climbing, and combat stunts look spectacular on screen. Those moves are not realistic for kids to copy
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Royal succession conflict is driven by parental betrayal, death, and lo…
Royal succession conflict is driven by parental betrayal, death, and loss. Grief sits under the throne struggle
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Sivudu grows up unaware of his royal past. How do hidden family secrets shape who we become?
- The story pits duty against tyranny. When is rebellion justified?
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