Baahubali: Crown of Blood

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Baahubali: Crown of Blood
Baahubali- Crown of Blood.jpeg
Genre
Created by
Based on Characters
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 episodes 9
Production
EditorTharun Prasad
Running time19 - 28 minutes
Production companyGraphic India
Original release
Network Disney+ 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]

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Synopsis

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

Episodes

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

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

Critical reception

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

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

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