Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2024 film)

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Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Rajiv Chilaka
Written byNiraj Vikram
Sridisha Dilip
Based on
Produced byRajiv Chilaka
Megha Chilaka
Srinivas Chilakapudi
Bharath Laxmipati
Starring Yagya Bhasin
Aashriya Mishra
Swarna Pandey
Advik Jaiswal
Divyam Dawar
Daivik Dawar
Kabir Sajid
Anupam Kher
Makarand Deshpande
CinematographySuryaa
Edited byJunaid Siddiqui
Music by Raghav Sachar
Production
company
Distributed by UFO Moviez
Cinépolis
Release date
  • 31 May 2024 (2024-05-31)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language children's fantasy action adventure film co-produced and directed by Rajiv Chilaka, written by Niraj Vikram and Sridisha Dilip and produced by Green Gold Studios. [1] It is a live-action adaptation of animated film of the same name and based on the characters from the animated series of the same name. The film stars Yagya Bhasin, Aashriya Mishra, Swarna Pandey, Advik Jaiswal, Divyam Dawar, Daivik Dawar, Kabir Sajid, Anupam Kher and Makarand Deshpande.The soundtrack and background score were composed by Raghav Sachar, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Suryaa and Junaid Siddiqui.

Contents

Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan was released in theatres on 31 May 2024. [2]

Synopsis

In the mystical land of Dholakpur, Bheem and his loyal gang find themselves facing an ancient evil. The villainous demon Damyaan, who was granted immortality centuries ago, threatens to wreak havoc upon the world. His dark powers and malevolence pose a grave danger to humanity.

Driven by a sense of duty and courage, Bheem embarks on a daring quest. He discovers that the key to defeating Damyaan lies in the past. With the help of a magical time-travel device, Bheem and his friends journey a thousand years back to the ancient city of Sonapur.

In Sonapur, they encounter a world vastly different from their own. The city is under Damyaan’s oppressive rule, and its inhabitants suffer greatly. Bheem learns that Damyaan’s immortality stems from a wish he made long ago. To save humanity, Bheem must prevent Damyaan from ever making that wish.

As Bheem and his gang navigate the challenges of the past, they unravel secrets, forge alliances, and face formidable adversaries. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship, bravery, and sacrifice. The epic battle between good and evil unfolds in Sonapur, where destiny hangs in the balance.

Cast

Production

On 14 September 2023, Rajiv Chilaka said in an Indian Express article that he is working on a live-action remake of the 2012 animated film of the same name. [5]

Music

The songs and background score for the film were composed by Raghav Sachar. The audio rights were acquired by Green Gold Music.The first single "Chhota Bheem" (Theme Song) was released on 6 April 2024. [6] The second single "Dum Hai" was released on 26 April 2024. [7] The third and last single "Zara Muskura" and "Jamboora" was released on 27 May 2024 respectively. [8] The entire soundtrack album of the film was released on 29 May 2024.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chhota Bheem" (Theme Song)Kunwar Juneja Raghav Sachar
Jyotica Tangri
Kiaan Sachar
Riaan Rosemeyer
Simar Singh		2:49
2."Dum Hai"Kunwar JunejaAmit Mishra3:52
3."Zara Muskura"Kunwar Juneja Shaan
Kiaan Sachar
Riaan Rosemeyer
Simar Singh		4:03
4."Jamboora"Kunwar Juneja Sukhwinder Singh 3:27

Release

Theatrical

Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan was initially planned for release in theatres on 24 May 2024, but got postponed. [9] It was release in theatres on 31 May 2024. A Telugu-language dubbed version was released on 7 June 2024. [10]

UFO Moviez and Cinépolis jointly distributed the film. Asian Suresh Entertainment LLP bought the distribution rights for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. [11]

Reception

Critical response

Riddhi Soni of Rediff gave 4/5 stars and wrote, "Overall, Chhota Bheem: The Curse of Damyaan is a fun movie, its adventurous story and lovable characters make it worth watching with family. So, get ready for a magical journey that'll leave you smiling". [12] Ritika Choudhary of Times Now gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Chhota Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan is a must-watch for families with kids and for those who have loved Chhota Bheem since childhood. The film adds a new dimension to the animated series, bringing our favourite characters to life. The film ends on a high note, leaving the audience with a sense of joy and satisfaction". [13] Mahpara Kabir of ABP Live gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan is an action-filled adventure that brings nostalgia and excitement for kids and families. It’s a perfect family movie to enjoy during school vacations". [14]

Dhaval Roy of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Young children may love seeing Bheem's classic encounters with Kalia and his gang, along with the exciting fights against monsters. But the length won’t hold their attention in entirety and it may not appeal to older kids and adults". [15] Troy Ribeiro of Free Press Journal gave 2+1⁄2 stars and wrote, "Overall, the film offers a mixed bag. It succeeds in delivering a vibrant but visually and narratively flawed fantasy adventure". [16]

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