Bujji and Bhairava explained
Bujji and Bhairava (stylized onscreen as B&B: Bujji and Bhairava) is an Indian Telugu-language animated science fiction comedy television miniseries created and directed by Nag Ashwin and, written by Sahen Upadhyay.[1] It is produced by Vyjayanthi Animation and Green Gold Animation. The series is a prelude to the 2024 film Kalki 2898 AD, and has a narrative primarily about Bhairava and his AI droid/vehicle companion BU-JZ-1 (Bujji).[2]
The series is part of The Kalki Cinematic Universe and premiered on 31 May 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.[3] The show emerged as the most-watched Telugu show in India, in the first 6 months of 2024, with 49 lakhs (4.9 million) views.[4]
Overview
The series is set two years before the events of the film in the year 2896, in Kasi. Bhairava is a bounty hunter with dreams of getting into the Complex, an inverted pyramid structure located in the heart of the city, by collecting a million 'units' needed for gaining access inside. BU-JZ1 is an AI pilot of a cargo plane, waiting for her promotion at the Complex. At their lowest point, these two unlikely souls, find each other to set of a crackling story of ambition, adventure, partnership, and mainly friendship.
Voice cast and characters
Release
The show was released on 31 May 2024 on Amazon Prime Video in Telugu along with Hindi and English language versions.[6]
Reception
Giving a positive response, Neeshita Nyayapati of Hindustan Times, praised Nag Ashwin's work and the screenplay.[7] Echoing the same, The Hindus Snageetha Devi Dundoo opined that the series has succeeded in introducing the world of Kalki and the franchise.[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: S . Devasankar . 2024-05-27 . Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD animated prelude Bujji and Bhairava to release on THIS date; new teaser promises something BIG . 2024-05-30 . . en . 19 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240719084814/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-animated-prelude-bujji-and-bhairava-to-release-on-this-date-new-teaser-promises-something-big-1310270 . live .
- Web site: 2024-05-28 . Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD prelude, titled Bujji and Bhairava, to stream on OTT soon - CNBC TV18 . 2024-05-30 . . en . 30 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240530145805/https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-prelude-titled-bujji-and-bhairava-to-stream-on-ott-soon-19418782.htm/ . live .
- Web site: Malhotra . Rahul . 2024-05-30 . 'Bujji & Bhairava' Trailer Enters the Retro-Futuristic World of 'Kalki 2898 AD' . 2024-06-01 . . en . 19 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240719084910/https://collider.com/kalki-2898-ad-prequel-trailer/ . live .
- Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2024-07-22 . Kalki 2898 AD’s animation prelude B&B: Bujji & Bhairava is the MOST-watched Telugu show in the first half of 2024 2898 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama . 2024-07-24 . en.
- Web site: Nadia . 2024-06-01 . Bujji And Bhairava Review: Finally, clarity on the characters 'Bujji and Bhairava'… if it clicks, it's a super hit! . 2024-06-02 . Yousay . en-US . 19 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240719084802/https://telugu.yousay.tv/en/bujji-and-bhairava-review-finally-clarity-on-the-characters-bujji-and-bhairava-if-it-clicks-its-a-super-hit.html . live .
- Web site: K . Janani . 2024-05-31 . Bujji and Bhairava: Prabhas' animated show raises expectations for 'Kalki 2898 AD' . 2024-06-01 . . en . 19 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240719084801/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-nag-ashwin-bujji-bhairava-review-keerthy-suresh-2546192-2024-05-31 . live .
- News: Nyayapati . Neeshita . 31 May 2024 . Bujji and Bhairava review: Decoding the world of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD . 1 June 2024 . Hindustan Times.
- News: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 2024-06-01 . 'B&B: Bujji & Bhairava' is a smart, fun-filled prelude to Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Prabhas . 2024-06-01 . . en-IN . 0971-751X . 19 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240719084809/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bb-bujji-bhairava-is-a-smart-fun-filled-prelude-to-kalki-2898-ad/article68238678.ece . live .