MUMBAI: The animated series "Baahubali: Crown of Blood", a prequel to S Rajamouli's two blockbuster "Baahubali" films, is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on May 17, the streamer announced on Thursday.
Produced by Rajamouli and Sharad Devarajan of "The Legend of Hanuman" fame, the show promises to take the audience into the animated world of "Baahubali" to experience an untold story of epic adventure, brotherhood, betrayal, struggle and valor. , said a press release.
Rajamouli started the franchise with 2015's "Baahubali: The Beginning", starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Sathyaraj and Tamannaah Bhati and released in 2015. The film broke several records with its box office collection, emerging as the first South Indian film to top the box office collection. Earning over Rs 650 crore worldwide.Subsequently, the second part, titled "Baahubali: The Conclusion", was released in 2017.
"Baahubali: Crown of Blood" will follow a story where Baahubali and Bhallaladeva will join hands to protect the great empire of Mahishmati and the throne against its biggest threat, the mysterious warlord known only as Raktadev as per the official storyline. Is.
Produced by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks Productions, the animated show is produced by Rajamouli, Devarajan and Shobu Yarlagadda. It is directed by Jeevan Jae Kang and Naveen John.
Rajamouli said that he was "extremely happy to bring the story to the animated format".“The world of Baahubali is very vast, and the film franchise was the perfect introduction to it. However, there is so much more to explore, and that's where 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' comes into the picture. This story will highlight for the first time many unknown twists and turns in the lives of Baahubali and Bhallaladeva and uncover a long forgotten dark secret as the two brothers will have to save Mahishmati”, he added.
Prabhas, who played the lead role in the films, said that the show will explore an important chapter in the lives of Bahu and Bhalla.
“It is an exciting time that Baahubali and Bhallaladeva are coming together in this unseen chapter of Baahubali’s journey.‘Baahubali: Crown O Blood’ is a chapter that takes place before the story in the film franchise… Can’t wait to see this new chapter in Baahubali’s journey,” said the actor.
Daggubati, who played the role of Bhallaladeva in the films, said he is excited to see the legacy of the franchise continuing with the animated storytelling format.
“This new chapter in the life of Baahubali and Bhallaldev will reveal many more mysteries from the world of Baahubali. I am thrilled that SS Rajamouli, Shara Devarajan, Disney+Hotstar, Arka MediaWorks and Graphic India are bringing this new chapter to the world of Baahubali in an animated Bringing in the format which will introduce fans and new viewers to the world of Baahubali in an exciting way."
Produced by Rajamouli and Sharad Devarajan of "The Legend of Hanuman" fame, the show promises to take the audience into the animated world of "Baahubali" to experience an untold story of epic adventure, brotherhood, betrayal, struggle and valor. , said a press release.
Rajamouli started the franchise with 2015's "Baahubali: The Beginning", starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Sathyaraj and Tamannaah Bhati and released in 2015. The film broke several records with its box office collection, emerging as the first South Indian film to top the box office collection. Earning over Rs 650 crore worldwide.Subsequently, the second part, titled "Baahubali: The Conclusion", was released in 2017.
"Baahubali: Crown of Blood" will follow a story where Baahubali and Bhallaladeva will join hands to protect the great empire of Mahishmati and the throne against its biggest threat, the mysterious warlord known only as Raktadev as per the official storyline. Is.
Produced by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks Productions, the animated show is produced by Rajamouli, Devarajan and Shobu Yarlagadda. It is directed by Jeevan Jae Kang and Naveen John.
Rajamouli said that he was "extremely happy to bring the story to the animated format".“The world of Baahubali is very vast, and the film franchise was the perfect introduction to it. However, there is so much more to explore, and that's where 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' comes into the picture. This story will highlight for the first time many unknown twists and turns in the lives of Baahubali and Bhallaladeva and uncover a long forgotten dark secret as the two brothers will have to save Mahishmati”, he added.
Prabhas, who played the lead role in the films, said that the show will explore an important chapter in the lives of Bahu and Bhalla.
“It is an exciting time that Baahubali and Bhallaladeva are coming together in this unseen chapter of Baahubali’s journey.‘Baahubali: Crown O Blood’ is a chapter that takes place before the story in the film franchise… Can’t wait to see this new chapter in Baahubali’s journey,” said the actor.
Daggubati, who played the role of Bhallaladeva in the films, said he is excited to see the legacy of the franchise continuing with the animated storytelling format.
“This new chapter in the life of Baahubali and Bhallaldev will reveal many more mysteries from the world of Baahubali. I am thrilled that SS Rajamouli, Shara Devarajan, Disney+Hotstar, Arka MediaWorks and Graphic India are bringing this new chapter to the world of Baahubali in an animated Bringing in the format which will introduce fans and new viewers to the world of Baahubali in an exciting way."
