Netflix announces prequel to 2015 film Baahubali: The Beginning
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): Netflix India on Thursday announced a prequel to the popular Baahubali franchise that will partly be an adaptation of The Rise of Sivagami, a prequel novel to the 2015 film Baahubali: The Beginning.
The popular platform has also released a trailer of the same.
You witnessed the Mahishmati Empire in all its glory. Now witness its rise. Baahubali: Before the Beginning coming soon. pic.twitter.com/csPODOcXdt
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) August 2, 2018
The web series will be produced in partnership with film director S.S. Rajamouli and the original production house Arka Media Works.
The show will be called 'Baahubali: Before the Beginning' and will have nine episodes in the first season.
"This (prequel) series captures Queen Sivagami’s journey from a rebellious and vengeful girl to a wise and unequalled queen. Power, politics and intrigue find themselves juxtaposed against the rise of Mahishmati - from being a city-state to an empire. This is the rich backdrop and drama where the Baahubali franchise is set. The series promises to build on the incredible narrative style of the franchise - including its high production values, spectacular visuals and connective-epic story-telling," Netfliz was quoted as saying by NDTV.
Deva Katta (Prassthanam) and Praveen Sataru (Guntur Talkies) will co-direct the series.
The show will require three seasons to deliver the full story, the directors claimed.
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