Baahubali: The Epic Box Office Collection Day 1: Makes a Smashing Entry Into Top 10 Telugu Morning Occupancies of 2025

SS Rajamouli and Prabhas’ legendary collaboration has once again set the box office ablaze. Baahubali – The Epic, the remastered version of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, has finally hit theatres and made an explosive start. On day one, the film has secured a spot among the Top 10 Telugu morning occupancies of 2025, proving that Baahubali’s magic still reigns supreme.

Baahubali – The Epic Day 1 Morning Occupancy

According to Sacnilk, Baahubali – The Epic recorded an impressive 53.02% occupancy during morning shows. It dominated ticket windows as the top choice among Indian releases, outperforming other big titles like Thamma and Kantara Chapter 1.

Starring Prabhas and Anushka Shetty, this re-release is setting new benchmarks not just for Telugu re-releases but also for all major Tollywood films of 2025.

Beats Kuberaa and Kantara Chapter 1

The film outperformed Nagarjuna, Dhanush, and Rashmika Mandanna’s Kuberaa, which had registered a morning occupancy of 45.32% on day one. It also surpassed Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, which recorded the same occupancy in the Telugu market.

Enters 2025’s Top 10 Telugu Morning Occupancies

Baahubali – The Epic made an impressive entry into the Top 10 Telugu Morning Occupancies of 2025. Although it narrowly missed Game Changer (55.82%), it surpassed Thandel (47.04%) to claim the 9th spot on the list.

Here’s the list of the Top 10 Telugu Morning Occupancies of 2025:

1. HIT 3 – 79.57%
2. They Call Him OG – 71.15%
3. Sankranthiki Vasthunam – 70.06%
4. Kingdom – 63.56%
5. Hari Hara Veera Mallu – 63.52%
6. Daaku Maharaaj – 59.89%
7. Mirai – 57%
8. Game Changer – 55.82%
9. Baahubali – The Epic – 53.02%
10. Thandel – 47.04%

Set for a Record-Breaking Opening

The original Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion had already shattered every box office record in Tollywood history. Now, Baahubali – The Epic is continuing that legendary legacy.
The film is on track to deliver the highest-ever opening for a Telugu re-release worldwide, expected to surpass Ghilli’s ₹8 crore record.