Updated May 1st, 2024 at 00:43 IST
SS Rajamouli Announces Baahubali Spin-off Series, Trailer To Be Out Soon
SS Rajamouli is currently prepping for his next, SSMB29 with Mahesh Babu. Amid the same, the director has announced a new project - an Baahubali spinoff.
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SS Rajamouli is revisiting the Baahubali franchise. The director recently announced a spinoff to blockbuster series, complete with an unveiling of the title. The announcement also urged fans of the director and the franchise, to expect a trailer drop soon.
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SS Rajamouli announces animated Baahubali series
SS Rajamouli took to his official X handle to officially share news of his next project in the works. Titled Baahubali: Crown of Blood, the look and feel of the animated series, was teased by the director in a short video. Smoke can be seen emerging in the frame giving way to the title. Persistent chants of 'Baahubali' can be heard in the background.
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The caption to his post read, "When the people of Mahishmati chant his name, no force in the universe can stop him from returning. Baahubali: Crown of Blood, an animated series trailer, arrives soon!" It is worth noting that Rajamouli has previously too, worked on an animated series - also a Baahubali spinoff. Titled Baahubali: The Lost Legends, the animated series released back in 2017 on streaming platform Amazon Prime Video. Baahubali: Crown of Blood then, marks the second animated series for the famed Baahubali franchise.
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Recapping the Baahubali franchise's mammoth success
The Baahubali franchise is easily one of the most successful set of films to emerge from India, giving the country's cinematic legacy, a global stage. This franchise also single handedly, lifted Prabhas' already rampant status as a star to that of a pan-India appeal. Baahubali: The Beginning, released back in 2015 and went on to do worldwide business to the tune of ₹650 crores, as per a Sacnilk report.
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, served as a cherry on the top, becoming one of India's highest grossing films of all time with worldwide business to the tune of ₹1788.06 crores, as per a Sacnlik report. Both films are available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.
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Published May 1st, 2024 at 00:43 IST