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Baahubali: Crown of Blood
Genre
Created by
Based onCharacters
by V. Vijayendra Prasad and S. S. Rajamouli
Written by
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Shivangi Singh
Directed by
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9
Production
EditorTharun Prasad
Running time19 - 28 minutes
Production companyGraphic India
Original release
NetworkDisney+ Hotstar
Release17 May (2024-05-17) –
4 July 2024 (2024-07-04)

Baahubali: Crown of Blood is an Indian television animated series that is a part of the Baahubali franchise, produced by Graphic India.[1] It was premiered on 17 May 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar.[2]

Synopsis

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Set before the events of the films, this prequel follows Baahubali and Bhallaladeva as they unite to protect their kingdom, Mahishmati, and its throne from the looming danger of Raktadeva, a mysterious and powerful warlord.

Characters

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Main article: List of Baahubali characters
  • Amarendra Baahubali – Baahubali is a boisterous young prince of the Mahishmati kingdom and the son of former king Vikramadeva. He is a skilled warrior who cares deeply about the people in his kingdom.
  • Bhallaldeva – He's the son of Queen Shivagami and Lord Bijjaladeva. He is also a contender for the throne and wants to rule the kingdom with an iron fist.
  • Sivagami – She is the mother of Bhallaldeva and the wife of Bijjaladeva. She rules over the kingdom since Vikramadeva's death but never occupies the throne herself.
  • Kattappa – He is an exceptional warrior and a loyal commander of the Mahishmati kingdom's army. He often comes to the rescue of people in trouble, be it Mahishmati subjects or the royal family itself.
  • Bijjaladeva – He is the father of Bhallaldeva and the husband of Shivagami. Motivated by greed and power, he wants his son to succeed and claim the throne and doesn't fancy Baahubali at all.
  • Rakthadeva - He is the enemy of Mahishmati Kingdom and tries to defeat.

Episodes

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No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
1"Return to Mahishmati"17 May 2024 (2024-05-17)
2"Kattappa's Exile"17 May 2024 (2024-05-17)
3"Shattered Oath"23 May 2024 (2024-05-23)
4"Wolves on the hunt"30 May 2024 (2024-05-30)
5"Battle of Titans"6 June 2024 (2024-06-06)
6"Dark Secrets"13 June 2024 (2024-06-13)
7"From the Rubble"20 June 2024 (2024-06-20)
8"The Black Forge"27 June 2024 (2024-06-27)
9"Rage of Demon Lord"4 July 2024 (2024-07-04)

Production

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S. S. Rajamouli announced the series on 1 May 2024 by sharing a video revealing the title on X.[3][4] The trailer of the series released on 2 May 2024.[5][6] The series is produced by Graphic India and it is created by S. S. Rajamouli and Sharad Devarajan.[7]

Reception

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Critical reception

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The series mostly received mixed reviews from critics. The Hindu wrote: "The animation and the writing needed more punch"[8] The Times Of India rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote:"SS Rajamouli’S animated series adds another thrilling chapterto epic 'Baahubali Saga'[9] India Today rated 2.5 out of 5 and wrote: "SS Rajamouli's animated show lacks new ideas".[10]

Viewership

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As of 7 June 2024 it is ranked as Top 10 show of Disney+ Hotstar.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "SS Rajamouli unveils 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' animation series". The Hindu. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ "'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' to release on Disney+ Hotstar on May 17; trailer of SS Rajamouli's animated series out". The Hindu. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Baahubali Crown of Blood: SS Rajamouli announces animated series based on hit films". Hindustan Times. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  4. ^ "SS Rajamouli Announces'Baahubali: Crown Of Blood' Animated Series". The Times Of India. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  5. ^ "'Baahubali Crown of Blood' trailer: It's Baahubali-Bhallaladeva against Katappa". India Today. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  6. ^ "'Baahubali: Crown Of Blood' Animated Series Set To Debut On Disney+ Hotstar On May 17; Check Details". The Times Of India. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  7. ^ "'Baahubali: Crown Of Blood' Will have a Cliffhanger Ending". Times Now. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  8. ^ "'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' series review: The animation and the writing needed more punch". The Hindu. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  9. ^ "BAAHUBALI: CROWN OF BLOOD SEASON 1 REVIEW : SS RAJAMOULI'S ANIMATED SERIES ADDS ANOTHER THRILLING CHAPTER TO THE EPIC 'BAAHUBALI' SAGA". The Times Of India. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  10. ^ "'Baahubali Crown of Blood' Review: SS Rajamouli's animated show lacks new ideas". India Today. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Graphic India's animated shows grabs top spots on Disney+ Hotstar". The Economic Times. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  12. ^ "'The Legend of Hanuman' and 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' leads Disney+ Hotstar's Top 10 show rankings". Animation Express. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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