Animated Prequels 'Baahubali vs. Kalki' Spark Fan Comparisons

The thunderous success of S.S. Rajamouli's Baahubali catapulted Prabhas to national stardom and paved the way for more crossover films between Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Now, Prabhas reunites with director Nag Ashwin for another epic adventure – Kalki 2898 AD. While both films share Prabhas's presence on a different battlefield: their animated prequels.

Recently, fans were treated to two animated series: "Baahubali: Crown of Blood" (Hotstar) and "Bujji & Bhairava" (Amazon Prime Video). Crown of Blood, a 2D animation, delves into the world of Baahubali. Bujji & Bhairava, a 3D series, serves as a prelude to Kalki.

Here's where things get interesting. Viewers are comparing the two and highlighting the stark difference in quality. Bujji & Bhairava boasts stunning visuals and world-class animation that meets international standards. Crown of Blood, in comparison, feels more like a local production.

This might seem puzzling considering both series were made in Telugu states. The only major distinction lies in voice acting – Bujji & Bhairava features Prabhas's voice, while Crown of Blood solely involves Rajamouli's introduction.

So, the question lingers: Why such a vast difference in quality between these two prequels to mega-budget films? Perhaps the answer lies in the studios behind them or the creative vision for each project. Only time will tell if Kalki 2898 AD manages to follow in Bujji & Bhairava's footsteps and set the bar high visually.