Over the past few days, something interesting has occurred on the internet. Ever since the country has been enchanted by the enigma of 'Baahubali', we’ve been gripped by the characters, the actors, the story and the iconic charming effect it has had over its audiences. It’s not easy for a movie to have such a magnified impact that breaks boundaries! 

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And it’s probably because there are very few such films that make the list, it becomes easy to remember their plot lines, their most intriguing and thought-provoking scenes and the most memorable moments. Which is probably the case with Baahubali as well, just like it was with the Disney classic, 'The Lion King'. And over the past few days, people across the internet are observing something rather curious… That, maybe, just maybe, Baahubali is a film that was hugely inspired by 'The Lion King'. 

In fact, Twitterati even pointed it out more than once. 

So, once everyone is done watching Baahubali this weekend.
Do let me know if anyone else felt that the story is inspired by Lion King!

— Bhavik Kashyap (@bhavikvk) April 28, 2017

 

Was it just me or did anyone else find an uncanny resemblance between The Lion King and Baahubali 2 ?#Baahubali2

— Vandhana Visaka (@OCDGoddess) May 6, 2017 

 

Baahubali =  Simba (The Lion King) on steroids

— Sagar (@sloksagar) April 30, 2017 

 

Baahubali & The Lion King story are very similar, if you agree then retweet this post.  #BaahubaliOnMAX

— Nikhil Bohra (@nkhlbhr) October 25, 2015 

 

It was the most awesome experience to watch #Baahubali last night. It's the Lion King come to life! #baahubaliishere

— Garick Chan (@ilovegarick) July 13, 2015

 

 

So, we decided to make a case for the point, and here’s what we came up with… 

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Remember when Simba was introduced to the world?  

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And how could you forget the evil and scheming Scar? 

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And wise old, white-haired Rafiki? 

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And the fact that Simba was raised by his foster family… just like in 'Baahubali'…

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Not to forget how Simba comes to meet Nala—his love interest… 

The force is strong with this one, no doubt. But, just to be sure, maybe go watch 'The Lion King', once again.