Baahubali: The Conclusion is a 2017 Indian epic historical fiction film written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Arka Media Works. The Second of two cinematic parts, The Conclusion opened worldwide on 28 April 2017 to critical acclaim and record-breaking box-office success, becoming the highest-grossing film in India and the second-highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, and the highest-grossing South Indian film.