But the baffling difference between the numbers for Baahubali 2 and Tubelight, is noticeable huge. As far as premieres are concerned, Baahubali 2 has been viewed over five times than what was recorded for Tubelight, shows data presented by Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) for week 41, that is from October 7 to October 13. Tubelight made it’s television premiere on October 2.
“Yet another landmark for Baahubali. A new record as the most viewed Hindi film premiere ever on small screen. Jai Maahishmathi” tweeted the official Twitter handle of Baahubali after the blockbuster premiere.Other movies than take up the remaining three spots are Main Hoon Surya Singham 2, Sooryavansham and Son Of Satyamurthy. The ranking is evaluated on average viewership numbers for original and repeat during the week, states BARC.
The Baahubali series of films made stars out of Prabhas and Rana Daggubati. The impressive cast line-up also includes Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia and Sathyaraj.