'Baahubali' films disappear from Netflix ahead of 'Baahubali: The Epic'
What's the story
The beloved Baahubali films, directed by SS Rajamouli, have suddenly disappeared from Netflix ahead of the grand theatrical release of Baahubali: The Epic on October 31. The two-part saga will be released in theaters as a combined version, which aims to deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience. The franchise stars Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, and Rana Daggubati, among others.
Social media buzz
Marketing strategy to increase buzz?
The films no longer appear in search results and sometimes display a message stating: "Oh no! This title currently isn't available to watch in your country." Screenshots of this message have been shared widely on social media, leading to speculation about whether it's a marketing strategy or simply an expiration of streaming rights. An X user wrote, "Netflix does this with every movie.. They keep and delete as per their wish," while another said, "Nah, Baahubali contract is ended now."
Film details
Meanwhile, here's everything to know about 'Baahubali: The Epic'
Baahubali: The Epic will feature a remastered and recut version of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017). Rajamouli announced this special release on X (formerly Twitter) in July, marking the 10th anniversary of Baahubali. Despite their removal from Netflix, the Baahubali films are still available for streaming on SonyLIV and JioHotstar. This has led to further speculation about the reason behind their disappearance from Netflix.