Fans of Baahubali can revisit the world of Mahishmati in a new Netflix series that will explore the journey of the character of Sivagami, in a prequel to S.S. Rajamouli’s two-part blockbuster.
The series, which was announced by Netflix on Thursday, has already been given a two-season order.
Baahubali: Before the Beginning is based on Anand Neelakantan’s book, The Rise of Sivagami .
Season one of the series will have nine episodes and captures Sivagami’s journey from a rebellious girl to a wise queen. Netflix has teamed up with the team behind Baahubali , including Arka Media Works and Mr. Rajamouli. Deva Katta and Praveen Sataru will co-direct the series.
Rich and riveting
Mr. Rajamouli said, “I am very excited that this is being adapted as a Netflix Original Series. With Netflix as our partner, we have the opportunity to create a rich and riveting series and take this quintessential Indian epic to the world, which is very gratifying to me as a storyteller.”
According to a synopsis provided by the streaming giant, “Power, politics and intrigue find themselves juxtaposed against the rise of Mahishmati — from being a city-state to an empire.”
Erik Barmack, vice-president, International Originals, Netflix, said, “Baahubali is a world-class franchise that epitomizes the power of compelling stories that resonate globally.The series is a tremendous opportunity for us to give audiences more of the universe that they have come to love, and welcome millions more into the global Baahubali fandom.”
