Bujji and Bhairava

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. 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).

The series is part of The Kalki Cinematic Universe and premiered on 31 May 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.

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

 * Prabhas as Bhairava
 * Keerthy Suresh as BU-JZ-1 alias Bujji, Bhairava's companion AI droid/vehicle (voice-over)
 * Brahmanandam as Rajan, Bhairava's landlord
 * Pasupathy as Veeran, a rebel from Shambhala
 * Anna Ben as Kyra, Veeran's associate
 * Nayantara Manchala as Archie
 * Y. J. Sai Charan as:
 * Goku
 * Wong
 * Rickshaw
 * Mahesh as Pilot
 * Vishak as Bar Owner
 * Srinivas Eetha as Raider

Release
The show was released on 31 May 2024 on Amazon Prime Video in Telugu along with Hindi and English language versions.

Reception
Giving a positive response, Neeshita Nyayapati of Hindustan Times, praised Nag Ashwin's work and the screenplay. Echoing the same, The Hindu's Snageetha Devi Dundoo opined that the series has succeeded in introducing the world of Kalki and the franchise.