M. M. Keeravani devised an ambitious soundtrack for the Telugu period epic Baahubali: The Beginning. "Mamatala Talli" and "Nippulaa Swasa Ga" are governed by monumental percussive war beats, and topped by awe-inspiring vocal harmonies. The quietly assertive anthem "Dhivara" and the devotional tones of "Sivuni Aana" feature a chorus in Sanskrit—the latter punctured by a folky nadaswaram interlude—while “Manohari” blends Middle Eastern vibes with artful sitar riffs.