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Step into a world where drawings tell stories that make adults think and children laugh. Indian animation has grown up fast and it is truly beautiful to watch. These films combine incredible cultural tales with art that rivals global studios. You will find yourself completely hooked. These ten great Indian animated movies are guaranteed to make your weekend memorable.
Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya
Two terrible musicians get kicked out of their villages because they make awful sounds. They meet a magical ghost king who gives them awesome secret powers. Now they can make beautiful music and grant wishes. This movie looks very cool and has a funny story that grown-ups love to watch.
Arjun: The Warrior Prince
This exciting movie tells the story of a famous archer from an old Indian tale. We watch him grow into a brave hero. The art looks beautiful and the intense training scenes are amazing. You will love watching him practice. It keeps you excited from the very start to the end.
Delhi Safari
A group of wild animals travels all the way to Delhi to save their forest home from being destroyed by big builders. It won a National Award because it is filled with catchy songs and hilarious characters that will make the whole family laugh out loud.
Chaar Sahibzaade
This historical movie tells the powerful story of the great bravery and ultimate sacrifices made by the four young sons of Guru Gobind Singh. The emotional depth and historical accuracy make it a deeply moving experience for older viewers who appreciate real history.
Kochadaiiyaan
This film is a huge milestone because it was the very first Indian movie to use photorealistic motion capture technology for its characters. It stars the legendary actor Rajinikanth and features an amazing soundtrack by A.R. Rahman that makes the epic action feel incredibly grand.
Roadside Romeo
A pampered house dog suddenly finds himself living on the tough streets of Mumbai and has to learn how to survive by making new friends. It is a fun musical romantic comedy that won a National Film Award and features some really catchy Bollywood style dance numbers.
Hanuman
This classic film was India’s very first full length animated theatrical release and it became a huge hit at the box office. It beautifully tracks the childhood adventures and incredible powers of the monkey god in a way that feels nostalgic and highly entertaining.
Mahabharat 3D
This massive budget film brings the ancient Indian epic to life using the voices of major Bollywood superstars like Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn. The familiar faces of the characters match the real actors which adds a really unique and cool twist to the ancient tale.
Ramayana: The Epic
Released by Warner Bros., this beautiful three dimensional film focuses on the legendary journey of Rama to rescue his beloved wife Sita. The classic adventure is packed with great action sequences and impressive digital graphics that look great on a big television screen.
Jumbo
This movie is about a sweet little elephant looking for his dad in the wild woods. He faces a big journey with a brave heart. The story feels very warm and special. Thanks to excellent voice acting by a top star, parents will enjoy the humor just as much as their children.
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