Yash Raj Films to Distribute ‘Hanuman vs Mahiravana’ & ‘Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka’
Apart from its home productions, Yash Raj Films has successfully distributed films of other renowned filmmakers across India through its strong & vast distribution network. Adding to its ever-growing list of titles, YRF will distribute forthcoming Indian animation films Hanuman vs Mahiravana & Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka, across India.
Produced by innovative animation content company Green Gold Animation, these films will be released in Hindi & Tamil languages across India in stereoscopic 3D & normal 2D versions.
In the past, Yash Raj Films (YRF) has had a successful distribution collaboration with Green Gold Animation, while distributing their film Chhota Bheem And The Throne Of Bali across India in May, 2013.
Speaking about this twin film deal, Rohan Malhotra, Vice President, Yash Raj Distribution said, “Chhota Bheem & Hanuman are iconic animation characters among Indian kids today. Green Gold Animation has been able to build these inherently Indian animation heroes, Hanuman from mythology & Chhota Bheem as a fictional character and their films deserve a strong release.
Hanuman vs Mahiravana will release across India on 22nd Jun, 2018 & Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka will release later this year.
Elaborating on their distribution deal with Yash Raj Films (YRF), Rajiv Chilaka, CEO of Green Gold Animation said, “Yash Raj Films (YRF) is a big & strong partner for us and we have worked together in the past and we are happy that this partnership will bring 2 amazing stereoscopic 3D animated movies for Indian audiences. Hanuman vs Mahiravana is an Untold story from the Ramayana and is an action packed family movie and we are targeting teenage & older audiences with this movie.”
This collaboration with Indian animation for Yash Raj Films (YRF) will amplify the reach of these films to their widest possible audience; ensuring Indian audiences get the best of home grown entertainment.
Synopsis of Hanuman vs Mahiravana
The quest to rescue princess Sita is coming to an end as Rama & his army of monkeys makes their final push for victory against the demon king Ravana of Lanka. In the ensuing battle, Rama defeats & disarms Ravana but magnanimously spares his life. That night, Ravana unleashes his most powerful ally; his brother Mahiravana, a dark & powerful sorcerer who rules over the Underworld. Mahiravana’s shadow casts a blanket of deception over Rama’s army and the unseen enemy captures Rama & Lakshmana. Mahiravana intends to kill the 2 princes at day break to fulfill a prophecy that will make him invincible. Can Rama’s friend Hanuman save them before it is too late?
Credit Slate of Hanuman vs Mahiravana
a) Producer: Rajiv Chilaka, Samir Jain & Srinivas Chilakapaudi.
b) Director: Ezhil Vendan.
c) Starring: Animated Characters of Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Lakshman, Sugriva, Vibhishana, Ravana, Mahiravana, Sage Tamisra, Taka & Baka.
d) Writer: Narayanan Vaidyanatan.
Synopsis of Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka
On the emperor’s invitation, Chhota Bheem, now stronger than ever, is in the kingdom of China, participating in a prestigious martial arts competition. When Kia, the emperor’s daughter is taken by her uncle Zuhu, Bheem & team go after the kidnappers, but Zuhu is unlike any enemy Bheem has ever encountered. Steeped in dark magic & martial arts Zuhu is pure evil, Bheem may just have met his nemesis in the land of Dragon.
Credit Slate of Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka
a) Producer: Rajiv Chilaka, Samir Jain & Srinivas Chilakapaudi.
b) Director: Rajiv Chilaka
c) Starring : Animated Characters of Chhota Bheem, Chutki, Jaggu, Raju, Kalia, Princess Kia & Zuhu
d) Writer: Nidhi Anand & Teja Pratap
Green Gold Animation is a pioneer in creating original Indian animation content and has been entertaining the younger generation for over a decade. The shows produced by Green Gold have been hugely popular across all leading kids TV channels like Cartoon Network, Pogo, Discovery Kids, Hungama & Disney, drawing an active viewership of over 60 million kids. The popularity of the characters created by Green Gold has transcended over the years and it has helped the company establish itself as a leading player in Licensing & Merchandising, Movie Production & Distribution, Digital Business, Retail Stores & Events.
