Directed by: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Genre : devotional, biographical, mythological, animation
Play back singers: Shreya Ghosal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mahalakshmi Iyer
S.P. Balasubramaniam, Sudesh Bhosle, Shaan, Shravan Iyer
Ghatothkach, lovingly called 'Ghattu' is the prince of the forest.
Blessed with extraordinary powers, this fun-filled character uses his special abilities to protect everyone around him.
As a five-year-old, he rescues Gajju, a baby elephant, which leads to a lifelong friendship.
A playful moment in the film Ghatothkach
Ghatothkach – Master of Magic is an animation film depicting the journey of a prince and his elephant friend. When challenged by evil forces that are out to destroy him and to stop him from fulfilling his destiny, Ghattu and Gajju form an invincible team to fight them.
Together they're two soul-mates united against all odds in this colourful, feature length 3-D animation.
Ghatothkach's storyline is basedÌýon the escapades of Bhim's son, an interesting chapter from Mahabharata. It is a story that has magic, action, romance, comedy, fantasy and complete with foot-tapping songs.
Director of Ghatothkach , Mr Singeetam Srinivasa Rao has to his credit more than 60 feature films including cult classics like Pushpak and Appu Raja.
Ghatothkach the prince of the forest
Having directed films in languages as diverse as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and English, throughout his career spanning 50 years in Indian film industry, he is not new to the world of animation. Rao has already directedÌýSon Of Alladin and he is now setting a new standard in the Indian animation industry with Ghatothkach.
This delightful film releases in UK cinemas on 2 May 2008 by Tip Top Entertainment, based in London. A definite must-see for all the youngsters.
Previewed by Manish Gajjar
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