News18 has given SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali: Crown Of Blood', the animated prequel of his 'Baahubali' franchise, 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Despite its imperfections, it opens a new portal into the rich world of Mahishmati," News18's Yatamanyu Narain wrote. He further called the animation style "groundbreaking" and said it's at par with some of the most popular animes of Japan.