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Efforts have been made many a time to create a market for animation films in India. With the help of Pixar Studio, Disney has produced many films in the past and has released them in India on a mass scale. But despite the fact that cartoon channels are immensely popular among Indian kids, not many companies have dared to venture in making a real indigenous superman for them. It doesn't mean that there is not much fiction available for the younger generation. However, no thought had ever been given until now to transform characters like Nanha Jasoos Babloo, Shaktiman or Junior G in animation characters.

But, Sahara One and Percept Picture Company have joined hands with Silvertoons to produce the first out and out cartoon film in the country. All efforts to fill the space for cartoon are highly applaud able; the makers need appreciation not only for making a film of indigenous nature but also to release it commercially on a big scale like any other commercial venture of Bollywood. The Hindi film industry has taken a big leap with 'Hanuman' presented jointly by Sahara One, Percept Picture Company and Silvertoons.

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'Hanuman' is a fantasy world created for every one in the family; a child can ride on the fantasy voyage created amicably with the help of bright colors and background music, whereas elders can enjoy this film for its gripping narration and presenting the old story in a novel way. The world for Indian moviegoers has moved quite far from 'Shark Tales', 'Shrek', 'Finding Nemo' etc. Now, they have their own makers who believe in Indian superheroes and dare to make a film on them. 'Hanuman' is a progression for Indian cinema and it also has potential to click at box office at a time when superstars are failing day after day.

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'Hanuman' is the story of a child who is graced with miraculous powers. Hanuman's story comes along with the legendry story of Lord Rama who was exiled for 14 years by his father King Dashrath to keep his promise once made to his queen Kaikeyi. She demanded the exile of Rama to the forest and make her son Bharat, the prince of Ayodhya. In the jungles, Rama's wife Sita is kidnapped by Ravan, the king of Lanka. Hanuman enters the story at this juncture and the film also traces his voyage from here only. Hanuman is born to his mother Anjani and by his father Vayu, Air God.

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So, he is also called Pawanputra. Hanuman is a naughty kind of child. He wants to do unimaginative things. He looks at the rising Sun and considering it a fruit eats it away. He does anything and everything he likes. As a result, even saints get fed up with his excuses. Thus, Hanuman becomes forgetful of his miraculous powers. He grows up and meets Rama on his way. Since Ram is searching his kidnapped wife, Hanuman decides to stay with Lord Rama and help him in tracing his wife, Sita. Now, his fellow monkeys remind him of his extraordinary powers. So, Hanumaan flies over sea and torches Lanka to ashes. He emerges victorious every time and yet has no ego or claim for the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. Thus, Hanumaan becomes an idol for millions and a teacher?

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'Hanuman' showcases Indian talent in the sphere of filmmaking to the world. Indian animators have already made a place for themselves in the animation world. More and more Hollywood studios are coming to India and the animation industry is truly looking at India as a major outsourcing center. 'Hanuman' has come at the right time. It has all that is required to make an animation film click. 'Hanuman' has strong visual appeal; it has visual effects and also melodious music. Not only this even the dialogues are such that every one irrespective of his or her age will enjoy them. The film is high on technical aspects and full credit for this goes to its director V.G.Samant. 'Hanuman' also gets tempo with its background music. Finally, the movie is just superb.

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'Hanuman' is a gateway for more and more makers to dwell in these kinds of animation films. The film has all the chances to be successful in this festive season of Diwali that is most suitable for the theme of film. A good effort indeed and a good movie for the weekend with the whole family!