Worldwide, the film earned $120 million during its first week, making it the highest-grossing Indian box office release of all time. For one thing, it is unlike any Indian film you’ve seen. The "Baahubali" franchise has more in common with ensemble epics like "300" than traditional Bollywood star vehicles. Some theaters in southern India had petitioned regulators to allow five or six screenings per day. “I don't think any Bollywood film matches up to the visual effects of ‘Baahubali,’” he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 05, 2017 20:03 UTC