Bāhubali: The Epic

Lord Shiva.

If death is the only redemption for my sins, take my life!

But spare the child!

He has to live for his mother, yearning to meet him.

He must live to ascend the throne of Mahishmati.

Mahendra Baahubali must live!

Look!

What are you waiting for? Hurry up, go!

Hey! Be careful!

Hey, what is the matter?

I'm not sure, Master.

From her bangles, it looked like she might be a queen.

She pointed up at that mountain.

Master!

What happened?

They might have come to kill the lady.

She must have outwitted them and killed them.

Master!

Oh, my God! A cave.

We never even knew this existed.

I think this leads to the top of the mountain.

The lady pointed upwards.

Maybe she wants us to take him there.

Have you lost your mind?

They sent an army to kill a newborn baby.

Don't you see how dangerous it could be up there?

- But, Sanga… - Yes.

He is my son now.

This is Goddess Ganga's boon to me.

And if anyone has any objection,

I don't mind strangling him to death.

Hey, what are you waiting for? Seal this cave!

How many times have I told you not to climb the mountain?

Why don't you listen to me?

You're a sweetheart, right? Tell me you won't do it again.

Looks like he will actually cross it this time.

No way. Look at that waterfall.

It goes all the way up to the clouds.

He fell many times from 40 yards up.

He's fallen about a 100 times.

Just wait. He'll fall in no time.

Hey, Siva!

Look what your mom is trying to do.

Hail Lord Shiva.

Hail Lord Shiva.

If you do this 101 times more, your vow will be fulfilled.

Priest, if I fulfill my vows, will my son obey me?

Will he stop climbing that water mountain?

Of course! You have no idea how powerful Lord Shiva is.

Anoint Lord Shiva sincerely.

He will show your son the right path.

Mom, do you think you are young?

What would happen to you if you did this so many times?

- Move. - Mom.

Listen to me.

- Mom… - Why? Have you ever listened to me?

I'll do this on your behalf. Please agree.

No way! Lord Shiva won't allow it.

Whoever made the vow must fulfill it.

Priest, go back to what you were doing.

Hail Lord Shiva!

- Mom… - What is it now?

Mom, let me at least carry you. You anoint your God. Is that fine?

No way. Lord Shiva won't accept this.

Whoever made the vow must perform it. And she must walk by herself.

Priest!

Are you and your Lord Shiva planning to kill my mother?

Who knows?

How would I know what Lord Shiva wants?

Hail Lord Shiva.

Hey, Sanga!

Come and see what your son is up to.

What is it this time?

Siva, stop!

What are you doing? You will perish in hell.

Shiva.

Siva--

In fervent contemplation, amid The grandeur of cosmic vibrations

Dances the Supreme

The one beyond all earthly limitations

Threads of fire aglow A radiant halo adorns the forehead

In the fiery vortex, a youthful Moon adorns, love is spread

Who is this? Who is this? From where does he arrive?

Swiftly encompassing all directions His brilliance does thrive.

His arms transform, stories unfold

Bhagirathi flows towards you As Shiva takes hold

Behold this mysterious illusion

Oh, the delight of the earth Friend of the playful peacock

The melodious notes Of your laughter resonate

In the mind

With the compassionate glances From your sword-bearing eyes

You uplift the earth, unyielding

With a firm resolve

At times, adorned in the quarters of space You exude joy

Oh, Digambara, clad in the sky Your grace delights the heart

With serpents as ornaments And the effulgent glow of a gem

Your face shines like the blooming Kadamba flowers, soaked in vermilion

Mom!

Not just a thousand times, you can shower Lord Shiva all the time.

Are you happy now?

What's up there, Mom?

There are ghosts and demons up there.

The empire of Mahishmati!

Shall always remain

Unconquerable

As long as the sun, the moon And the stars shine in the sky

It shall prosper!

And flourish!

Trample it down, Bhalla!

Did you see that, Grandfather?

- Hail Bhallaladeva… - Hail Bhallaladeva!

- Hail Bhallaladeva! - Amazing!

Bhallaladeva!

Your loyalty surprises me, Kattappa.

I know how much you hate me.

Yet you put your life on the line to save mine.

How, Kattappa?

How do you manage to do it?

All right! Ask for a reward.

Ask for anything.

Your Majesty!

I have only one wish.

You have been holding Devasena captive for 25 years.

Please release her.

So be it. After all, I have given you my word.

Go, kill Devasena and release her!

Nothing is better than death, Kattappa.

Right?

Go ahead!

No?

Then let her suffer.

Not for just another 25 years. Let her suffer until she dies.

Hey!

Hey!

Hey, oldie! Get up.

Hey, get up!

Hey, Devasena.

I hope we are doing great in torturing you.

You rejected me and chose him.

Well, where is he now?

I have a question. Be honest, Devasena.

In all these years,

have you ever heard anyone mention his name?

At least in the middle of the night, when there is no one around,

as you lie there alone in your shackles,

have you ever heard his name?

You haven't.

Mahishmati has forgotten him.

He is not even in their memory anymore.

Only two people in this empire remember him.

That's you and me.

You want to see him at least once before you die.

I want to kill him once again with my hands.

Neither of our wishes has been fulfilled yet.

Devasena.

At least agree this time.

If you agree, I can set you free by breaking these shackles.

Would you remain here as a prisoner forever?

No, Kattappa.

My son will come.

He will set me free.

How can a dead son come back for you?

My son is alive.

He will come looking for me.

Why are you tolerating this torture, waiting for your long-dead son?

Accept the truth, Devasena.

I might not get another opportunity to free you.

The guards will be here soon.

Please agree to it.

Please say yes, Devasena!

I beg of you.

Why are you so obsessed with collecting twigs?

Do you think collecting twigs is a crazy act, Kattappa?

I'm building a funeral pyre!

To burn Bhallaladeva's blood, flesh, heart,

and every part of his body to ashes!

I am getting the pyre ready.

My son will arrive.

He will drag that devil onto this pyre.

He will make me ignite the fire for Bhallaladeva's pyre!

When he screams in pain, unwilling to die.

Then his screams will echo in the Mahishmati palace.

My son will arrive.

Hey, Siva.

How long will you stare at that wooden mask?

There must be someone over there.

Why do you care? Your mom is calling you.

- Let's go home. - You go ahead.

I'll come later.

All right, let's go.

Who are you?

And why did you come to me?

My heart is lost

Like a drop in the waves

I am the one whose eyes shine Midst the stars

My voice echoes through streams

Listen to me!

The persevering one Your bravery will take you forward

You leap higher and higher Firm and stable and determined

The persevering one Your bravery will take you forward