The reign of terror ends.
And so, the loyal slave begins his tale, not from the end, but from the glorious, tragic beginning. Years before, Amarendra Baahubali (Prabhas) was the beloved prince of Mahishmati. Unlike his brooding cousin Bhallaladeva (Rana Daggubati), Amarendra was a man of the people—humble, ferocious, and kind. Their queen mother, Sivagami (Ramya Krishnan), ruled as regent, having raised both boys as heirs, though her heart always leaned toward the more disciplined Bhalla. bahubali 2 full film
With her last breath, Sivagami places the crown of Mahishmati on Mahendra’s head, whispering, “Forgive me.” Mahendra carries Bhallaladeva to the edge of the cliff overlooking the kingdom. He does not kill him with a sword. Instead, he hoists the tyrant onto his shoulders, walks to the edge, and performs the ultimate humiliation. With a primal roar, he rips Bhalla in half—literally tearing him apart—and hurls the pieces down into the cheering crowd below. The reign of terror ends