Finally the mystery is solved! The nation got to know 'Why Kattapa killed Bahubali'.

As a result, the S.S. Rajamouli directed magnum opus becomes the first film in history to cross 100 cr nett on the very first day of its release.

According to the Box Office India report, the first day looks to be closing in the 35-40 crore nett range for the Hindi version.

The movie, starring Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati and Tamannaah, was released in over 6500 screens in India and over 9000 screens across the world, the highest for an Indian film till date, 'Bahubali 2: The Conclusion' is setting new records at the Box Office.

Though the exact numbers are to be revealed soon, the estimates are as follows:

Hindi Markets - 35,00,00,000 (includes all versions released in Mumbai, North, Central and Eastern India)

Nizam / Andhra - 45,00,00,000

Tamil Nadu - 14,00,00,000

Karnataka - 10,00,00,000

Kerala - 4,00,00,000

Speaking about the craze all over the nation, trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#Kattappa kills #Baahubali... And #Baahubali2 makes a killing at the BO... All set for a RECORD-SMASHING *opening day* in India"

#Kattappa kills #Baahubali... And #Baahubali2 makes a killing at the BO... All set for a RECORD-SMASHING *opening day* in India. ??????????

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 28, 2017

Adding, "Reports pouring in from across the country: #Baahubali2 is a GAME CHANGER... Sea of people outside theatres... House Full boards are back!"

Reports pouring in from across the country: #Baahubali2 is a GAME CHANGER... Sea of people outside theatres... House Full boards are back!

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 28, 2017