Sivudu is an orphan who is rescued from a river as a baby and raised in a quiet tribal village at the foot of a towering waterfall. His world remains limited until a mysterious warrior’s mask falls from above, awakening a deep curiosity. Determined to discover its origin, he climbs the waterfall and uncovers a kingdom caught in the grip of tyranny and rebellion.

There he meets Avantika, a rebel fighting to rescue Devasena, a princess who has been wrongfully imprisoned for twenty-five years. Inspired by Avantika’s courage and driven by love, Sivudu joins the mission. When he enters Mahishmati and frees Devasena, the people begin to recognise him. During a confrontation, the royal guard Kattappa stops the fight and kneels before Sivudu, revealing that he is Mahendra Baahubali, the son of the noble prince Amarendra Baahubali.

The past unravels: Amarendra and his cousin Bhallaladeva were raised as heirs by the matriarch Sivagami. Though Amarendra was crowned king for his wisdom and compassion, Bhallaladeva’s jealousy led to betrayal. Manipulated by lies, Sivagami ordered Amarendra’s death, carried out by a loyal but misled Kattappa.

Now, Mahendra must rise. With Kattappa and the rebels beside him, he challenges Bhallaladeva, rescues Devasena, and reclaims the throne of Mahishmati.