Vol. 7, Issue 8, Part F (2021)

The Bahubali franchise is an epitome of native values and the conventional way of storytelling which created the history of Indian Silver Screen. The most common portrayal of women, particularly of young ones, in Indian cinema is that of "Damsels in Distress". The aim of this research paper is to sketch the evolution and emergence of power- packed female characterization in India cinema which has been traditionally male-centered. The paper will analyze this new dimension by evaluating the formidable presence of women character in Bahubal Franchise, one of the commercially and critically most successful film series of all times. The four female characters; Sivagami (Ramya Krishnan), Devasena (Anushka Shetty), Avantika (Tamannaah) and Sanga (Rohini) will be included among those few powerful, appealing and mesmerizing portrayals in India Cinema. The females of this franchise can be regarded as an inspiration for future cinematic representation.