Bahubali - The Beginning Hindi DVD by Prabhas

A fantasy film from India that refines the usual 'Bollywood' conventions and delivers a very entertaining and well-produced story that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with most Hollywood sword and sandal epics of the last ten years.The film has it all - big battle scenes, a good prince and an evil prince, a scheming uncle, a lost baby, elephants, a rotating giant scythe that chops off heads in battle, betrayal, loyalty, romance and er...no sex. The lead actor is surprisingly charismatic and believable in the part and has worthy adversaries that are going to be difficult to overcome. There are a couple of songs but audiences not used to the usual Bollywood movies will find these interesting also because the filmmakers have tried to make them accessible and fun. Overall, this is a two-and-a-half-hour film that is very entertaining.Be warned though, this is the first part of a two-part epic. The second part was released at the end of last year and has yet to make its way to the home formats but don't let this stop you as the first part deals with the backstory and the ascent of the lead character and ends at an appropriate point.

Amazing and full of depth visually, spiritually and storyline, had to watch both films on same day! Second one equally as good as 1st. Looking forward to third one! Even as a lady I enjoyed the battle scenes. Well done South India...you give Bollywood and Hollywood something to aspire to and covered all genres and emotions! a film with heart and soul with bravery and gentle emotion and most of all Depth! Thanks...may more decent film-makers be blessed to make more films like this...even Hollywood stars want to be in it! Cheers

I loved it!! This big budget movie is on par with Hollywood and Hong Kong movie industry. Yes there are about 3 songs in the movie but this is because first and foremost, it's catering for their principal Indian audience. Brilliant performances from Prabhas, Tammanna, Ramya krishnan and guy who plays "Kattappa" (forgot his name sorry!!) can't wait for the Sequel!

Stunning, if you like big gorgeous looking epics they don't get much better than this, well apart from part 2 which takes it to another level, there are of course the cheesy elements you might expect but fair play are kept to a minimum and don't get in the way of the very gripping and dramatic story telling, an incredibly enjoyable fantastical film.

Absolutely excellent. They should do a series along the same lines. A lot of reviews are slating it because it's not Hollywood. I would suggest those people don't understand the idea of different cultural attitudes to film and narrative. Compelling.

I'm a sucker for romance... and Bllywood brings their own flair to it- the requisite dances and rain. Looking forward to the sequel!

Very good.

Good