Ever since, Hanuman Returns hit the bull's 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.
Dashavatar
History has it that any 'masala' and 'commercial' film in Bollywood has a couple as film's 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.
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.
The film is slated to release on June 13, 2008. This will be the second major animated release of the year, after Ghatothkach.
Icy N Spicy is a movie full of action, comedy and drama. The story of the film revolves around three characters Icy, Spicy and Jindaan (a mad, powerful and dangerous Alien) who plays the main villain of the film. Icy and Spicy look simple but they have magical powers given to them by their friend Gantoo who always helps them. The film also has situational songs. Hope the film, will be as icy and spicy as its name.
Animations films will form a crucial segment of the film industry in near future. So don't be surprised to see your favourite Bollywood actors getting transformed into animated characters more often in near future. Surely it will be a truly sizzling experience for the moviegoers of all ages.
Watch this space as we continue to give you a sneak peek at the Animation Films set to release this year.
Read More">RonnY N RockY Ronny (the dog) is the darling of a small time thief kid Rocky (Master Faizal). A crazy scientist Gazebo (Gulshan Grover) makes the gadget that can transform people into animated characters with super powers. His wish is to become the Oxman (very power super animated character). Ronny accidentally gets stuck into theRead More
RonnY N RockY
Ronny (the dog) is the darling of a small time thief kid Rocky (Master Faizal). A crazy scientist Gazebo (Gulshan Grover) makes the gadget that can transform people into animated characters with super powers. His wish is to become the Oxman (very power super animated character). Ronny accidentally gets stuck into the gadget and becomes a super animated Dog. Gazebo goes crazy to catch Ronny, and later a Detective (Chunky Pandey) joins the laughing riots.
The film is produced by Arihant Entertainment Pvt Ltd and directed by Rajiv Ruia, the animation for the film is done by Radiant Animation, which also worked on films like My Friend Ganesha, Ramayan, and a part of Hanuman and the visual effects are being done by Prime Focus. RonnY N RockY is expected to release in April 08.
The classic children's tale Alibaba and the 40 thieves is now being made into a film by Soumitra Ranade (who earlier made Jajantaram Mamantaram). The film is a story of a boy called Chinku, who lives in today's world of Mumbai and is transmigrated into an Arabian Nights' tale. This is one of the most promising animation films this year produced by UTV. The theme of the film is already engraved in the mind of children who will definitely look forward to see this animated version of the story. Will this flick manage to retain the charm of the story is what one will have to wait and watch?
Sultan-the Warrior is an Adlabs presentation, in association with Orcher Studios. The film will be featuring animated version of superstar Rajnikanth in the lead role and is directed by his talented daughter Soundarya. Music is composed by music maestro A.R. Rahman. Sultan-The Warrior, will feature Rajnikanth as a mythological, larger-than-life hero in this action adventure film. The animated character also retains the typical Rajnikanth's mannerisms. Sultan-the Warrior will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and English. The USP of this film is Rajnikanth's mannerisms in the animated version, which will treat to watch.