<span class=normal>Ever since, Hanuman Returns hit the bulls eye, the Indian animation industry seems to be on a roller coaster ride. Bollywood seems to have suddenly opened up to having animated characters as protagonists as one after the other, there are announcements of animation films being made. The list of the animation films keeps on increasing day by day with Ghatothkach-The Master of Magic being the latest to hit the marquee. The film was a complete family entertainer in Bollywood Masala style. And next one lined up for release this week is Dashavatar. With animation films being the order of the day, we at Bollywood Hungama decided to keep you abreast with some of the animation films set to hit the screens this year. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Dashavatar<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>History has it that any masala and commercial film in Bollywood has a couple as films lead character or at most a trio. But imagine a film that has 10 lead characters! Aptly titled Dashavatar, the film is based on mythology directed by Bhavik. It has enchanting stories about Ram, Krishna, Parshuram, Vaman, Narsimha, Buddha and also the various avatars of Vishnu - Matsya, Kurma, Varaha and Kalki. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>The film also has its share of star value with Shatrughan Sinha having lent his voice to one of the animated characters. Also, Shreyas Talpade and Sachin Khedekar would be heard as the voices of Narad Muni, and Lord Vishnu, respectively. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>The film is slated to release on June 13, 2008. This will be the second major animated release of the year, after Ghatothkach. </span><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>