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Originally posted by: Intuitive

Mahendra is a bit raw. His strength lies in the fact that Amarendra and Devasena's blood runs through to him. He was brought up by tribals who were ardent devotees of Lord Shiva, that is where he turned to get strength to defeat Bhalla. His values are not great, neither is he flawless. He has to work on his notions of dharma.

What he has is immense love. What people see is his strength when he lifted the Shivling, but we often fail to notice the immense love he had for his amma, Sanga. That was what made him do that. He cut off Bhadra's head disturbed by the fact how he treated Devasena. He will go to any lengths for the people he loves. The romance between him and Avantika was creepy for sure, but he did go to a kingdom he knew nothing off for his girl's mission. Didn't question why he had to go. In his love, he often ignores what is right or wrong. Now, that he has become a king he will have to rework on those morals. But, the same love has an advantage. He will love his people and if he does that, good will rule. Because when Mahendra loves, it is immense. Just a little bit of work on dharma.

Mahendra is a shadow of Amarendra. He was brought up that way. And he is like that, very raw.

Amarendra will remain a legend though.😳

Originally posted by: springkissed

Agree 100% on your analysis of mahendra. As you said he is a bit raw, and even if does not have the strict notions of dharma yet like his father, he has the love in spades, so regardless with time, he will learn. Wish we would have got to see mahendra develop bit more as a king and get more character development.

Originally posted by: cricketfan1

From the beginning they were only focussed on establishing his macho man image, be it the lifting of the Shivalinga or the climbing of that gigantic waterfalls...Never did they take a minute to establish his values, his persona etc...

Oh that looong war from the part-1 could've been trimmed to accommodate so much more story wise...My forever gripe against Baahubali-1 is that looong battle scene...

Originally posted by: Intuitive

Mahendra is a bit raw. His strength lies in the fact that Amarendra and Devasena's blood runs through to him. He was brought up by tribals who were ardent devotees of Lord Shiva, that is where he turned to get strength to defeat Bhalla. His values are not great, neither is he flawless. He has to work on his notions of dharma.

What he has is immense love. What people see is his strength when he lifted the Shivling, but we often fail to notice the immense love he had for his amma, Sanga. That was what made him do that. He cut off Bhadra's head disturbed by the fact how he treated Devasena. He will go to any lengths for the people he loves. The romance between him and Avantika was creepy for sure, but he did go to a kingdom he knew nothing off for his girl's mission. Didn't question why he had to go. In his love, he often ignores what is right or wrong. Now, that he has become a king he will have to rework on those morals. But, the same love has an advantage. He will love his people and if he does that, good will rule. Because when Mahendra loves, it is immense. Just a little bit of work on dharma.

Mahendra is a shadow of Amarendra. He was brought up that way. And he is like that, very raw.

Amarendra will remain a legend though.😳

Originally posted by: Dwipanita

Just saw that interview of Prabhas with Rajeev. Prabhas also said - Mahendra is just a shadow of Amarendra. and he grown up in different environment. there was no restriction for Mahendra. While there are many restrictions for Amarendra that he must follow. and he said both BB1 and BB2 actually revolved around Amarendra. there was not much things to showcase about Mahendra, there was no need actually. coj central character is Amarendra.

Originally posted by: Intuitive

The main characters were all mostly in the flashback. I liked how there was a clear cut contrast between both the characters. We cannot say no need, because he is crucial for revenge and good coming back but yes Amarendra is above Mahendra.