"Saahore Baahubali" (transl. Glory be to Baahubali) is a Telugu song from the 2017 film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.[1][2] Sung by Daler Mehndi,[3][4] the song is composed by M. M. Keeravani, with lyrics penned by his father Siva Shakti Datta and K. Ramakrishna. Most of the lyrics were written in Sanskrit.[5]
| "Saahore Baahubali" | |
|---|---|
 Cover of the song, featuring actor Prabhas | |
| Song by Daler Mehndi, M.M. Keeravani, Mounima | |
| from the album Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | |
| Released | 26 March 2017 |
| Genre | Filmi |
| Length | 3:29 |
| Label | Lahari Music |
| Lyricist(s) | Siva Shakthi Datta, K. Ramakrishna |
| Music video | |
| "Saahore Baahubali" on YouTube | |
The music video of the track features Prabhas, who plays Amarendra Baahubali, the protagonist of the film, in various action sequences.[3][6] The song also shows the close bond between Amarendra Baahubali and the Rajamatha Sivagami.[7]
Release
editThe audio of the song was released on 24 March 2017 along with other tracks in the album. The music video of the song was officially released three weeks after the film's release through the YouTube channel of T-Series Telugu.[7] The video of the song has received more than 102 million views on YouTube as of 12 March 2018.[8]
The song was released in Tamil as Bale Bale Bale on 9 April 2017,[9] in Hindi as Jiyo Re Baahubali on 5 April 2017,[10] and in Malayalam as Bali Bali Baahubali on 24 April 2017.[11]
On 1 December 2017, Google announced the most streamed list and Saahore Baahubali topped the list of most streamed Indian songs.[12]
Reception
editThe Indian Express writes, "The song is about people celebrating the legend of Amarendra Baahubali. And it shows Prabhas in a more intense avatar coupled with his matured performance and body language." It also writes, "The theme of SS Rajamouli's film resonates in this uplifting track."[13] Bollywood Hungama writes, "Watch Baahubali 2's promo Saahore Baaahubali now!"[14]
References
edit- ^ "WATCH: Saahore Baahubali song from SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2 is out". India Today. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Saahore Baahubali: City multiplexes cash in on craze even after three weeks". The Hindu. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Saahore Baahubali — This Baahubali 2: The Conclusion song is an ode to ruler of Mahishmati". Firstpost. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Saahore Baahubali by Daler Mehndi". BBC. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion music review - Keeravaani weaves magic that's as grand as the film". Firstpost. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "Prabhas is Invincible as Amarendra Baahubali in New Song Saahore Baahubali". News 18. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Saahore Baahubali Is Trending. Watch Song, Featuring Baahubali And Sivagami". NDTV. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Saahore Baahubali". T-Series Telugu. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ MM Keeravani (8 April 2017). "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Tamil) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". YouTube.
- ^ MM Keeravani (5 April 2017). "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". YouTube.
- ^ MM Keeravani (24 April 2017). "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Malayalam) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". YouTube.
- ^ "Saahore Baahubali becomes the most streamed Indian song of 2017". Hindustan Times. 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Baahubali 2 song Saahore Baahubali: Theme of SS Rajamouli film resonates in this uplifting track. Watch video". The Indian Express. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Baahubali 2's new song promo Saahore Baahubali". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 22 June 2017.