The animated web series “Baahubali: Crown of Blood” is set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar starting May 17. This series, produced by director SS Rajamouli along with Sharad Devarajan and Shobu Yarlagadda from Arka Mediaworks and Graphic India, will explore the journeys of iconic characters like Baahubali, Bhallaladeva, Sivagami, and Kattappa as they encounter fresh challenges. Ahead of its release, SS Rajamouli recorded a special video message for the fans.
The visionary creator of the world of Baahubali shared a clip on Friday where he spilled beans about his new animation series. He shared, “Hello, Namaskaram. For many fans who are asking when we are continuing the story of Baahubali, I am so happy to bring you Baahubali: Crown Of Blood that is going to come on Disney+ Hotstar and we are associated with Graphic India that also brought you The Legend Of Hanuman. 9 episodes coming to you and we all loved it, hope you like it. Thank you very much.”
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Sharad Devarajan, Co-Founder & CEO of Graphic India and co-creator, writer and producer of Baahubali: Crown of Blood on Disney+ Hotstar opened up about animation in the entertainment industry in the country. Devarajan has been pivotal in shaping the world of animation in India with creating one of the most loved animated series – The Legend of Hanuman on Disney+ Hotstar. And with the upcoming Baahubali: Crown Of Blood, Sharad adds another feather to his cap. Speaking about the same, he opined about the richness of SS Rajamouli’s craft.
Sharad Devarajan on animating S.S. Rajamouli’s iconic franchise for Disney+ Hotstar’s Baahubali: Crown of Blood stated, “It has been a personal life mission of mine – to change the perception of our animation for the entertainment industry in the world. I will never forget watching the first Baahubali films and experiencing them – to me, they took me into a place of wonder. They were unlike anything I had ever seen in my life and the vision that he (S.S. Rajamouli) brought to the screen, was very captivating, it was iconic in the archetypes and even the character is so uniquely Indian. It still moves me every time I watch it. What I think was amazing was – when we first spent time talking, when Shobu (Yarlagadda) and I were starting this journey was about how do we think about the Baahubali universe since the audience had seen was only the tip of the iceberg. When I saw the richness of the world they had created, the research and the story that was there which was far beyond what anyone had seen on the screen – I felt that is also the reason the films were such a success, because that love, care and attention is rarely brought by any filmmaker around the world. I think the history of all of Indian cinema, and probably global cinema, will be defined as before Baahubali and after Baahubali. If we can capture even a bit of the amazing brilliance that sir Rajamouli was able to be as a director and a creator, I will consider it my life’s work as a success.”
This is not the first time that Baahubali has been given an animated spin. In 2017, Rajamouli released a four-season animated series titled Baahubali: The Lost Legends. The series was released on Amazon Prime Video.
Meanwhile, Baahubali broke several records following its releases, not only in India but also on the international stage, including Japan, China and major European countries. Baahubali 2 was directed by SS Rajamouli and amassed a staggering amount of Rs. 1810 crores, securing its position as the second highest-grossing success in the history of the Indian box office. In terms of domestic box office performance, Baahubali 2 has already claimed the leading spot. In 2017, Baahubali 2 revolutionised the landscape of Indian cinema, setting new benchmarks.
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