Ghatothkach

For the character from the Mahabharata, see Ghatotkacha. For the ancient Indian ruler, see Ghatotkacha (king).

Ghatothkach is a 2008 Indian animated film based on the life of the Mahabharata character Ghatotkacha, the son of Bhima and Hidimba. The film is written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, who also scored the soundtrack. The film was premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival in the International Critics' Week,^[1][2] and was also premiered to special mention at the Grand Finale – Children's Film Festival 2014 of the 44th International Film Festival of India.^[3][2]

Ghatothkach
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Written by	Aparajit Shukla (Dialogue)
Screenplay by	Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Story by	Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Produced by	Vinod Suryadevara Smita Maroo
Edited by	Ashmith Kunder
Music by	Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Production company	Shemaroo Entertainment
Release date	23 May 2008 (2008-05-23) (India)
Running time	91 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi

It was followed by a direct-to-video sequel, Ghatothkach 2, in 2013. Directed by Vijay S. Bhanushali and Smita Maroo it further follows the adventures of the child Ghatotkacha.^[4]

See also

• List of indian animated feature films

References

1. "Ghatothkach, Cannes-bound!". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
2. "Animation film 'Ghatothkach' to premier at Cannes". Merinews. 8 May 2008. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2009.
3. "Entertainment Society of Goa – Children's Film Festival 2014". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
4. Ghatothkach 2, Amazon.in, archived from the original on 2 December 2023, retrieved 15 March 2021

External links

• Ghatothkach at IMDb