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Can Animation Revive the Baahubali Legacy? A Look at Baahubali: Crown of Blood Rating: 3 star Release Date: May 17, 2024 Streaming On: Disney Hotstar Director: Jeevan J. Kang Voice Cast: Sharad Kelkar, Manoj Pande and others "Baahubali: Crown of Blood" is the latest addition to the Baahubali franchise, created by SS Rajamouli and Sharad Devarajan. This animated series consists of nine 20-minute episodes. It attempts to expand the Baahubali universe by offering a new story set in Mahishmati. Plot: The series introduces fresh enemies and backstories in the familiar world of Mahishmati. It focuses on the power struggles and ambitions within the kingdom. While the concept is intriguing, it largely targets children aged 5-10, which impacts its execution and animation quality. Animation and Visuals: The animation quality feels outdated, resembling shows from the 90s like Ducktales and Chhota Bheem. This might not appeal to today’s kids, who are used to high-quality animations from Disney and Marvel. The designs of the characters don’t match their movie counterparts, with only Bhallaldeva and Bijjaladeva resembling their original forms. In conclusion, it is a decent effort that needs better animation and storytelling to truly shine. It is suitable for a younger audience but lacks the magic that made the original Baahubali films iconic.

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