Baahubali Returns! Animated Series “Crown of Blood” Premieres on Disney+ Hotstar pen_spark

Ziya Khan May 3, 2024Last Updated: May 3, 2024

Prepare to be captivated once again as India’s beloved fantasy saga, Baahubali, returns with its animated prequel series, Baahubali: Crown of Blood, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. Directed by the visionary S.S. Rajamouli and produced by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks, this series promises to immerse viewers in the rich lore of the Baahubali universe. Set in the majestic kingdom of Mahishmati, the story follows the epic journey of Baahubali and Bhallaladeva as they join forces to protect their realm from the enigmatic warlord Raktadeva, unraveling a tapestry of intrigue, conflict, and heroism along the way. Gaurav Banerjee, Head of Content at Disney+ Hotstar, expressed his excitement about expanding the animation genre with captivating narratives like Baahubali: Crown of Blood.

Recognizing the vital role of animation in modern storytelling, this collaboration aims to captivate audiences with compelling tales while enriching the landscape of adult animation. S.S. Rajamouli, the creative force behind the Baahubali phenomenon, emphasized the immense potential of the franchise, promising that ‘Crown of Blood’ will unveil previously untold twists in the lives of its iconic characters, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva. Prabhas, the Indian actor who portrayed Baahubali in the successful film franchise, expressed his excitement about the unseen chapter of Baahubali’s journey in the animated format. He stated, “It’s wonderful that S.S. Rajamouli, Sharad Devarajan, Disney+Hotstar, Arka Mediaworks, and Graphic India are bringing this story to the world through this animated format. I cannot wait to watch this new chapter in Baahubali’s journey.”

Sharad Devarajan, Co-Creator and Producer of Baahubali: Crown of Blood, praised Rajamouli’s unparalleled storytelling, acknowledging him as one of the world’s greatest creators. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate on this groundbreaking project, assuring viewers of an action-packed adventure filled with political intrigue, drama, and courage. With the participation of key cast members such as Rana Dagubatti and Prabhas, who portrayed Bhallaladeva and Baahubali, respectively, in the film franchise, anticipation is soaring for this animated spectacle.