Baahubali: Crown of Blood" is a novel written by Anand Neelakantan. It is a part of the "Baahubali" franchise, which was created by S. S. Rajamouli. The book serves as a prequel to the popular "Baahubali" movies, "Baahubali: The Beginning" and "Baahubali: The Conclusion."
The novel delves into the backstories of key characters from the films, exploring their motivations, histories, and the intricate political landscape of the Mahishmati kingdom. "Baahubali: Crown of Blood" provides fans with deeper insights into characters like Sivagami, Kattappa, and Bijjaladeva, among others, and sets the stage for the epic events that unfold in the movies.
The story is rich in Indian mythology and offers an expansive view of the Baahubali universe, making it a must-read for fans of the franchise who are eager to explore more about the lore and history of Mahishmati.
The novel delves into the backstories of key characters from the films, exploring their motivations, histories, and the intricate political landscape of the Mahishmati kingdom. "Baahubali: Crown of Blood" provides fans with deeper insights into characters like Sivagami, Kattappa, and Bijjaladeva, among others, and sets the stage for the epic events that unfold in the movies.
The story is rich in Indian mythology and offers an expansive view of the Baahubali universe, making it a must-read for fans of the franchise who are eager to explore more about the lore and history of Mahishmati.
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00:30If Shivagami was the crown of his head,
00:33then I, Kattappa, was the sword of his arms.
00:37I was the master of the arena and the slave of the throne.
00:42When Amarendra Bahubali was facing Mahishmati's enemies,
00:47his own brother, Bhallal Dev, stabbed him in the back.
00:55Bhalla sat on Mahishmati's throne,
00:59but Amarendra Bahubali always ruled the hearts of Mahishmati's people.
01:06Years later, Amarendra Bahubali's son, Mahendra Bahubali, took revenge on his father
01:15and took Mahishmati towards a golden age.
01:20But before that, there was another story.
01:24The story of Bahubali's life and Mahishmati's history was such
01:29that Bahubali had to face his toughest challenge.
01:46Our people were killed. They were looted.
01:49But the culprit was not a thief or a robber. It was Mahishmati.
01:53Think before you speak.
01:55How dare you come to my house and accuse me?
01:58I'm not just accusing you.
02:01I've brought evidence with me.
02:04Every child recognizes the son of Mahishmati.
02:12Where did you find this?
02:14It was buried in our people's chests.
02:16He was innocent during the pilgrimage.
02:18He had gone to Kuldev Garud's statue for the veneration at Kandar mountain.
02:24This veneration takes place once in every 50 years
02:27for the protection of our kingdom and its people.
02:30This statue is made of pure gold.
02:32But no matter how expensive it is, it is priceless to us.
02:35When the pilgrims did not return on time, we sent soldiers to look for them.
02:40When we found them, they were just the remains of the pilgrims.
02:45But Garud Dev's statue was missing.
02:47Our Kuldev's statue is in this palace.
02:50Return it.
02:51Otherwise, Mahishmati will have to pay for it.
02:54This is a threat to war.
02:56Very good.
02:58Mahishmati has a lot of land.
03:01Some of it will become the graveyard of Garud kingdom.
03:05The evidence is in front of you.
03:07The treasure of Mahishmati.
03:09You have time until dawn tomorrow.
03:13Return our Garud Dev to us.
03:19This is a good opportunity.
03:21Let's remind Garud kingdom of its place.
03:24It is a hundred percent true, son.
03:27It is said that if someone is lost in their kingdom,
03:31he will not be found again.
03:33After winning this war, Mahishmati will become the richest kingdom in the world.
03:40War for what?
03:42We did not commit this crime.
03:44But the truth is that this is the sword in Mahishmati's chest.
03:48And which soldier leaves his sword in a war?
03:52There is no one from my army.
03:54Then it means only one thing.
03:56This sword was deliberately left.
03:59To bring Mahishmati and Garud kingdom together.
04:02If we both fight, then the destruction of both kingdoms is decided.
04:06Bhallal Dev, prepare the army.
04:09I am not used to listening to threats in my assembly.
04:13And tell them to go back tonight.
04:16We have nothing to return them.
04:19But if they still hold on to the stubbornness of the war,
04:22then Mahishmati will definitely fulfill their wish.
04:26Mother, give me some time.
04:29I will find Garud Dev's statue.
04:31You have time until dawn.
04:34After that, the battle will begin.
04:39Who will benefit from our fight?
04:44Understood.
04:46Kaalki.
04:51Mahishmati.
04:55Garud kingdom.
05:04Kaalki.
05:09Kaalki.
05:15I am sorry for the interruption in the celebration.
05:19And destruction of Mahishmati and Garud kingdom is not mine.
05:25It may be yours.
05:39No.
06:09No.
06:39No.
07:09No.
07:39No.
08:09No.
08:11No.
08:37You like to save me, uncle.
08:41You like to get into trouble.
08:45The sacrifice was unsuccessful.
08:47You order me, mother.
08:49And I will leave them alone.
08:51For a glorious war.
08:53Send the messengers of Garud kingdom inside.
09:00The sun has risen.
09:02What should I tell my father about you?
09:04Peace or war?
09:07I would like to...
09:13Many people consider war as their religion.
09:16But I think peace also has some advantages.
09:21What do you say, prince?
09:23Of course.
09:25This was Kaalki's plan.
09:27To make us fight each other.
09:31Mother Shivagami.
09:33We made a big mistake.
09:35We doubted you.
09:37From today Garud kingdom is yours.
09:39And also Rini.
10:05To be continued.
10:35To be continued.
11:05Do you think I am a fool?
11:10Fool? No.
11:12You are not smart either.
11:16Smartness comes with experience.
11:20I don't think so.
11:22Their plan failed, uncle.
11:25Kaalki is so smart.
11:27He only knows how to fight.
11:29Do you think someone else was involved in this?
11:34Maybe.
11:36But I don't have any proof.
11:39Why do I feel like someone is testing us?
11:43And this is just the beginning.
11:45Attack!
11:47Attack!
11:49Attack, prince!
11:51A terrorist attack on Mahishmati's western border.
11:55Everyone is dead.
11:57There is devastation everywhere.
12:11Take them down with full respect.
12:14They are citizens of Mahishmati.
12:16How dare you treat the elders like this?
12:19What danger do they pose to anyone?
12:24They are just the corpses of the elders.
12:26Where are the others?
12:28He will tell you.
12:32Sainik, come with me.
12:33Wait, Bhalla.
12:34We have to...
12:41You think you can escape from us?
12:47Beware of the enemy.
12:57Protect the prince.
13:19Sardar, the one coming this way is Kattappa.
13:22I will deal with him.
13:24So this is Mahishmati's warrior, Kattappa.
13:29A warrior should fight another warrior.
13:44Who are you?
13:48Don't you know them?
13:50I am Raktadev, the messenger of time.
13:54This is the age of powerful kingdoms like Mahishmati.
13:59A messenger of a new order.
14:03Mahishmati is proud of his sword, isn't he?
14:07He carries the sword in his chest.
14:10One blow from his sword has turned the throne of many kingdoms.
14:15Now it is Mahishmati's turn.
14:18You are neither the first nor the last one to try to bring Mahishmati down.
14:25But I know how to wake up people like you.
14:28Neither will Mahishmati's throne ever fall in front of people like you.
14:33Nor will Mahishmati's army's willpower.
14:37Go back or you will lose badly.
14:41Why don't we decide who wins and who loses between us?
14:54I have heard that you are Mahishmati's lion.
14:58What is the use of these rats in the fight between a lion and a wolf?
15:02I am not a lion.
15:04I am Mahishmati's throne.
15:07I am not a lion.
15:09I am Mahishmati's throne's little slave.
15:12You are more than a slave, Ghatappa.
15:15Do you know me?
15:17Who doesn't know you?
15:19I have heard many stories about your bravery.
15:22Let me see if the stories are ever true.
15:31The story turned out to be true.
15:34But unfortunately, I am going to end it today.
16:05Mahishmati's sword turned out to be made of glass.
16:14You are smiling even after losing.
16:19Who said I am losing?
16:22The thing is, my plans never fail.
16:28Boys, my brother wants to see who has come to save him.
16:34Yes, Bahubali.
16:38Kill these wolves.
16:40Hail Mahishmati!
16:43Hail Mahishmati!
16:57Looks like the whole of Mahishmati has come to welcome us.
17:01Show them that our hospitality is no less.
17:05Burn Mahishmati in the fire of hell.
17:27Hail Mahishmati!
17:57Hail Mahishmati!
18:20You have to do something very important.
18:23Yes, Bahubali.
18:25You have to take this sword to Mahishmati.
18:28Go, quickly.
18:30Move back!
18:32Go with Mahishmati's sword.
18:35If we attack, they will stab us in the back.
18:38Our swords are breaking as they clash with their shields.
18:41It is impossible to kill them.
18:43Then save your life.
18:45Next time, to defeat them.
18:47To protect Mahishmati.
18:50I am standing here as your shield.
18:54Go, quickly.
19:25Go!
19:31Go!
19:37Go!
19:44Go!
19:49Go!
19:54Go!
20:14No!
20:24No!
20:49Where is the rest?
20:51I have never seen a weapon made of such a strange black material, mother.
20:56In front of him, our swords scattered like dandelions.
21:01Where is Bahubali?
21:03Where is your brother?
21:05No, mother.
21:07He is badly burnt.
21:10He is my son.
21:14Mother.
21:16I am your culprit.
21:20No, Kattappa.
21:22You are not mine.
21:25You are Mahishmati's culprit.
21:29You should have known.
21:32The power of the enemy, his weapons, his black material.
21:36You should have known, Kattappa.
21:39You should have known, Kattappa.
21:43My son paid the price for your mistake.
21:50By giving his life.
21:53You are my son's murderer, Kattappa.
21:57Bahubali was like my own son, Rajmata.
22:05Don't you dare!
22:08Don't you dare utter his name.
22:11He was my son.
22:13He was Mahishmati's future.
22:16You ruined Mahishmati's future.
22:19When death was approaching him.
22:22Where were you, Kattappa?
22:24Why didn't you embrace death as his shield?
22:28It was your duty, Kattappa.
22:30Rajmata.
22:32My breath is tied to Mahishmati's throne.
22:36I have bowed my head to your every command.
22:40And I have beheaded the enemy.
22:43Even if you punish me with death, I accept it.
22:47The punishment of death is too small for you, Kattappa.
22:52Your breath is tied to Mahishmati, isn't it?
22:56Then today, right now.
22:58I banish you from Mahishmati.
23:02No one will take your name here.
23:05And neither will our history remember you.
23:09This is your punishment.
23:11If you are seen in Mahishmati after today.
23:15Then you will die a dog's death.
23:18This is my promise.
23:20And my promise is this, Shasana.
23:31I...
23:36I thought I lost you, my son.
23:39No matter where I go, Ma.
23:44I will always return home.
23:46My son.
23:48Ma.
23:50Ma, you called out to me.
23:53You said, my son.
23:55I thought...
24:00Nothing.
24:03Nothing.
24:07One more defeat.
24:09Anytime, anywhere, from any direction.
24:11A thorn pricks my chest.
24:14If it was Kattappa, then maybe I would have...
24:18Don't ever take this name in Mahishmati again.
24:21Forgive me, Ma.
24:23I just wanted to say that I...
24:26Are you all so weak?
24:28That you want the protection of a slave?
24:31Don't forget.
24:33He was a weak slave.
24:35And you are the leader of Mahishmati's army.
24:39Use your strength.
24:42And find a way to bring this Dark Messenger back to his time.
24:46Quickly.
24:48We have little time and more enemies.
24:51Let's go.
25:00I can see you sitting on this throne.
25:06My son.
25:08And I can see Bahu too.
25:12In my mother's eyes.
25:15In the hearts of the people.
25:18In the history of Mahishmati.
25:22He didn't even die.
25:25Even today, his status is higher than mine.
25:29What difference does it make?
25:31Whose heart or eyes have it?
25:34You will be on the throne.
25:37And history will only remember this.
25:41Celebrate, my son.
25:44Bahubali was killed.
25:47And you didn't even get a drop of his blood on your hands.
25:53That's what I regret.
25:56I didn't understand, son.
25:59How will you understand, father?
26:01The one I hated the most as a child.
26:05I had to embrace him as a brother.
26:08One day, I had a dream of burning my sword on his neck.
26:11And taking away my right.
26:14Not just a drop of blood on my hands.
26:17I had to bathe in his blood.
26:23Bahubali.
26:25I had to defeat Bahubali and win the throne.
26:30I could have killed Bahubali.
26:34But how do I kill his conqueror?
26:45Bahubali.
26:59Sir.
27:01Just two drops of water.
27:04I'm thirsty, sir.
27:07You want free water, you scoundrel?
27:10Come on, get to work.
27:13I know all your tricks.
27:16You want to make a fool out of me.
27:28If you can't do it, you're dead.
27:30You can't stop working.
27:33Sir, have mercy.
27:37Mercy?
27:38Look around you, you fool.
27:40You're asking for mercy in hell.
27:42Either work, or die.
27:45All right, then.
27:47You're going to be a fool today.
27:50That's what you deserve.
28:00You're dead.
28:02I'm going to skin you alive.
28:05You'll see.
28:12Come on.
28:16Hold my hand, Baba.
28:18Come on, rest in the shade.
28:21You...
28:23You killed him?
28:25These people won't leave you, son.
28:28Run away from this hell.
28:30Before anyone comes here.
28:32Run away.
28:33If I had to run alone, I would have done it long ago.
28:36I'll take everyone with me.
28:42I'm sorry.
28:44Don't be.