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Avanthika is one of the main protagonists of Baahubali movie series. She is romantic interest of Mahendra and later, wife. She is the current queen of Mahishmati.
She is portrayed by Tamannaah.
History and Role
Baahubali: The Beginning
After carrying the Shivalinga to the waterfalls, Shivudu finds a mask which falls from the waterfalls. Driven out to find out the identity of the owner, Shivdu climbs the waterfall successfully.
On top of the waterfall, Shivdu discovers that the mask belongs to Avanthika, a rebellious warrior whose group has indulged in guerrilla warfare against King Bhallala Deva. The group is led by Devasena's brother, intends to rescue Devasena, who has been chained in the kingdom for the past 25 years. Avanthika is given an opportunity to save Devasena during Bhalla Deva's birthday festival.
Shivudu approaches Avanthika when she was on her way to rescue Devasena. Stubborn at first, Avanthika falls in love with Shivdu after she learns that he climbed a waterfall for her and made her admire herself. Avanthika gets injured by the Mahishmathi soldiers when she left him to complete her mission and is saved by Shivdu. He pledges to help her with her mission and eventually sneaks into the Mahishmati kingdom.
Shivdu shows his face and rescues the queen, unaware that she is his mother. Shivdu and Devasena are chased down by Prince Bhadra, Bhalla Deva's only son and Kattappa, who is a skilled fighter and a slave. When Shivdu beheads Bhadra, Sanga and her tribe, Avanthika and her group and the Mahishmati's army comes there. Kattappa realizes that Shivdu is Mahendra Baahubali, the son of late King Amarendra Baahubali and Devasena.
Baahubali: The Conclusion
After listening to the whole story, Mahendra Baahubali alias Shivdu decides to avenge his father's death by raising his own army with the help of Kattappa and returns to Mahishmati along with Avantika and the people of the city. Bhallaladeva once again kidnaps Devasena and seals the palace, but Baahubali, ingenious like his father, manages to enter the palace to capture Bhallaladeva.
Ending the cruel regime of Bhallaladeva, Baahubali becomes the new King of Mahishmati with Avantika as his queen, declaring peace and harmony. Devasena becomes the new Queen Mother (rajmatha).
In the end credits, a child is heard asking an elder whether the son of Mahendra Baahubali will become the next king of Mahishmati. To which, the elder replies: "Who knows what Lord Shiva is planning!"
Appearance
Personality
Relationships
Mahendra Baahubali (Romantic Interest/Husband)
Trivia
- Avantika was never seen in Kunatala so her residence is unknown, be it in Kuntala or outside of it.