This is a list of Indian animated films. It includes theatrical films, some important short films, direct-to-video releases and International films in which Indian production houses and studios were involved.
Title | Year | Director(s) | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
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Agkadyanchi Mouj-The Game of Match Sticks | 1915 | Dadasaheb Phalke | First Indian stop-motion film | ||
The Pea Brothers | 1934 | Gunamoy Banerjee | MP Studios Bharatlakshmi Studios | First animated film to get a theatrical release in India | |
On a Moonlit Night | 1934 | Birendranath Sircar | New Theatres Calcutta | First Indian animated film with a soundtrack | |
Cinema Kadhambam | 1947 | N. Thanu | Gemini Studios | First animated film in South India | [1] |
The Banyan Deer | 1957 | Shanti S. Sharma | Films Division of India Films Division's Cartoon Unit | First film by Film Division's Cartoon Unit | |
Inquiry | 1967 | C. T. Baptista | First film to win National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Animation Film | ||
Baap Re Baap | 1968 | Ram Mohan | Family Planning Association of India Prasad Studios | National Award for the Best Film on family planning | |
You Said It | 1971 | Ram Mohan | Prasad Studios | National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Animation Film | |
Ek Anek Aur Ekta | 1974 | Vijaya Mulay | Films Division of India National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) | Educational short film aired on Doordarshan | |
Fire Games | 1983 | Ram Mohan | National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Animation Film | ||
Taru | 1984 | Ram Mohan | Children's Film Society | [2] | |
Deepa & Rupa: A Fairy Tale from India | 1990 | Manick Sorcar | Manick Sorcar Productions | Indian-American co-production First Indian film to combine live action and animation throughout the entire length | |
Printed Rainbow | 2006 | Gitanjali Rao | Kodak Short Film Award at the International Critic's Week section of 2006 Cannes Film Festival | [3] | |
Manpasand - The Perfect Match | 2007 | Dhvani Desai | Children's Film Society | Gold Remi Award 41st World Fest Houston USA Bronze World Medal New York Film Festival Diploma Award Prix Danube Slovakia IDPA Best Short Fiction Award | |
True Love Story | 2014 | Gitanjali Rao | Screened in the International Critic's Week section of 2014 Cannes Film Festival | [4] |
Year | Title International title | Director(s) | Studio | Technique | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Pandavas - The Five Warriors | Usha Ganesarajah | Pentamedia Graphics | CG animation | English | First animated feature film completely produced by an Indian studio [5] National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English [6] |
2002 | Alibaba [7] Alibaba & the Forty Thieves | Usha Ganesarajah | CG animation | English | ||
2003 | Son of Aladdin [8] Mustafa and the Magician | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao | CG animation | English | Released as Mustafa and the Magician in the United States in 2016 [9] and was submitted for consideration for the animated feature film Oscar by this name [10] | |
2004 | The Legend of Buddha | Shamboo Falke | Traditional | English | ||
2005 | Bhagmati: The Queen of Fortunes | Ashok Kaul | Zee Telefilms Zee Institute of Creative Arts (ZICA) | Live-action Traditional | Hindi | Some parts and characters are in live-action. [11] |
Hanuman | V.G Samant | Percept Picture Company | Traditional | Hindi | Won Producers Guild Award for Best Special Effects | |
Gulliver's Travel | Anita Udeep | Pentamedia Graphics | CG animation | English | ||
Sahibzadey: A Saga of Valor & Sacrifice | Sukhwinder Singh Vismaad | Vismaad | Traditional | Punjabi | First Punjabi animated feature film [12] Direct-to-video release [13] | |
2006 | Bal Hanuman | Pankaj Sharma | Astute Media Vision [14] Eagle Home Entertainment | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release |
Kittu | B. Sathya | Bhargava Pictures | Traditional | Telugu | First animated film to be made in the Telugu language [15] National Film Award for Best Animated Film [16] | |
Krishna | Aman khan | CG animation | Hindi | |||
Banda Singh Bahadur | Sukhwinder Singh Vismaad | Vismaad | Traditional | Punjabi | Direct-to-video release [13] | |
2007 | Inimey Nangathan Desi Pundits | Venkybabu | Maayabhimbham Media P Ltd | CG animation | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Animated Film [17] [18] |
Bal Ganesh | Pankaj Sharma | Shemaroo Entertainment Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | ||
Return of Hanuman | Anurag Kashyap | Percept Picture Company Toonz Animation India | Traditional | Hindi | ||
Luv Kush - The Amazing Twins | Rana | Shoreline Animation | Traditional | Hindi | [19] | |
2008 | Ghatothkach | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao | Shemaroo Entertainment Sun Animatics | Traditional | Hindi | [20] |
Dashavatar | Bhavik Thakore | Anushvi Production Phoebus Media | Traditional | Hindi | [21] | |
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang | R.D Mallik | Elecom Fiesta Production | Traditional | Hindi | ||
Roadside Romeo | Jugal Hansraj | Walt Disney Pictures Yash Raj Films Disney World Cinema Tata Elxsi | CG animation | Hindi | National Film Award for Best Animated Film [22] Nominated for Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Animation in an Animated Motion Picture [23] | |
Jai Vigneshwara | James Cliford | Pentamedia Graphics | Traditional | English | ||
Sundri: The Brave Kaur | Sukhwinder Singh Vismaad | Vismaad | Traditional | Punjabi | [13] | |
Jumbo | Kompin Kemgumnird | Percept Picture Company | CG animation | Hindi | ||
2009 | Bal Ganesh 2 | Pankaj Sharma | Shemaroo Entertainment Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | Sequel to the 2007 film [24] |
Keibu Keioiba | Bhumenjoy Konsam | Makok Production Studio | CG animation | Meitei | ||
2010 | Pangaa Gang | Pankaj Sharma | Shemaroo Entertainment Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | [25] |
Bal Hanuman 2 | Pankaj Sharma | Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release Second film in the Bal Hanuman series | |
Bal Hanuman: Return of the Demon | Pankaj Sharma | Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release Third film in Bal Hanuman series | |
Bird Idol | Jyotin Goel | Goel Screencraft Irealities Technology | CG animation | Hindi | ||
Lava Kusa: The Warrior Twins | Dhavala Satyam | Kanipakam Creations RVLM Animation | Traditional | Hindi | ||
Baru-The Wonder Kid | Sachin Gote | Lemon N Yellow Productions Shri Vishnu Entertainment | CG animation | Hindi | ||
Ramayana: The Epic | Chetan Desai | Maya Digital Media Warner Bros. India | CG animation | Hindi | ||
Toonpur Ka Super Hero | Kireet Khurana | Big Screen Entertainment Eros International Panorama Studios Climb Media | CG animation Live-action | Hindi | First Indian live action - 3D animation combination feature film | |
2011 | Ashoka The Hero | Gaurav Jain | Illusion Interactive | CG animation | Hindi | |
Crackers | Anil Goyal | RTM Technologies Pvt Ltd | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release | |
Super K - The Movie Kiara The Brave | Vijay S. Bhanushali Smita Maroo | Shemaroo Entertainment A Point Studio | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release | |
2012 | Bal Hanuman 4: Attack on the Universe | Pankaj Sharma | Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release Fourth film in the Bal Hanuman series |
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan | Rajiv Chilaka | Green Gold Animation | CG animation | Hindi English | First theatrical release of Chhota Bheem franchise | |
Arjun – The Warrior Prince | Arnab Chaudhuri | Disney World Cinema UTV Motion Pictures Disney India Tata Elxsi | CG animation | Hindi | FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated Feature Film (Theatrical Release) [26] Nominated for Grand Prix at 2013 Annecy International Animated Film Festival [27] | |
Krishna Aur Kans Hey Krishna | Vikram Veturi | Reliance Entertainment | Flash Animation | Hindi | ||
Delhi Safari Jungle Safari | Nikhil Advani | Krayon Pictures | CG animation | Hindi English | National Film Award for Best Animated Film FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated Feature Film (Theatrical Release) [28] | |
Sons of Ram | Kushal Ruia | Maya Digital Studios ACK Animation Studios Cartoon Network India | CG animation | Hindi | ||
Chooran Goli | Pankaj Sharma | Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release | |
Keymon & Nani In Space Adventure | RK Deepak | DQ Entertainment Viacom18 Motion Pictures | CG animation | Hindi | Based on Nickelodeon India's TV series Keymon Ache Released in four cities: Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore [29] | |
Swami Ayyappan | Chetan Sharma Mahesh Vettiyar | Toonz Animation India Animagic | CG animation | Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada | [30] | |
Bhai Subeg Singh Shahbaz Singh | Sukhwinder Singh Vismaad | Vismaad | Traditional | Punjabi | [31] | |
2013 | The Adventures of Sinbad | Shinjan Neogi Abhishek Panchal | Lodi Films Pvt. Ltd | Traditional | Hindi | |
Gunja A Wonder Girl | Reshma Jaiswal | Rudra Eye Network | CG animation | Hindi | ||
Bablu-The Naughty Genie | Pankaj Sharma | Astute Media Vision [14] | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video release | |
Chhota Bheem and the Throne of Bali | Rajiv Chilaka | Green Gold Animation | CG animation | Hindi Tamil Telugu | Second theatrical release of Chhota Bheem franchise | |
Savita Bhabhi | Puneet Agarwal | Kirtu | CG animation | Hindi English | Web film | |
Once Upon a Time | Binu Sasidharan | FX3 Productions VIPs International | CG animation | Malayalam | ||
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Ghatothkach 2 | Vijay S. Bhanushali Smita Maroo | Shemaroo Entertainment Gold Toonz | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video sequel to the 2008 film | |
Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya The World of Goopi and Bagha | Shilpa Ranade | Paperboat Animation Studios [32] Children's Film Society of India | Traditional | Hindi | Nominated for Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Animated Feature Film [33] FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated Feature Film (Theatrical Release) [34] | |
Mahabharat | Amaan Khan | Pen India Limited | CG animation | Hindi | ||
2014 | Mighty Raju : Rio Calling | Rajiv Chilaka | Green Gold Animation | CG animation | Hindi English | First theatrical release of Mighty Raju franchise FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated Feature Film (Theatrical Release) [35] |
Kochadaiiyaan | Soundarya Rajinikanth | Eros International Media One Global Entertainment Cinemorphic | CG animation | Tamil | India's first photorealistic motion capture film | |
Chaar Sahibzaade | Harry Baweja | Baweja Movies Irealities Technology | CG animation | Punjabi | ||
2015 | Bal Ganesh 3 | Vijay S, Bhanushali | Shemaroo Entertainment Gold Toonz | CG animation | Hindi | Direct-to-video [36] |
2016 | Chhota Bheem Himalayan Adventures | Rajiv Chilaka | Green Gold Animation | CG animation | Hindi English Tamil | Third theatrical release of Chhota Bheem franchise FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated Feature Film (Theatrical Release) [37] |
Motu Patlu: King Of Kings | Suhas D. Kadav | Viacom 18 Motion Pictures Cosmos Entertainment Maya Digital Studios | CG animation | Hindi | First theatrical film based on Motu Patlu TV series | |
Mahayoddha Rama | Rohit Vaid | Contiloe Pictures | CG animation | Hindi | National Film Award for Best Animated Film [38] | |
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur | Harry Baweja | Eros International Baweja Movies Prime Focus | CG animation | Punjabi | Sequel to the 2014 film | |
Sarvagunakar Srimanta Sankardeva | Manju Borah | AM Television | CG animation | Assamese | First animated film in Assamese language [39] | |
Azzu & Gazzu - International Super Detectives | More Avinash More Pradnya | Magicwand Animation | CG animation | English | [40] | |
2017 | Hanuman Da' Damdaar | Ruchi Narain | R.A.T Films Percept Picture Company | Traditional | Hindi | [41] |
2018 | Prabho Shivaji Raja | Nitesh Muley | Ganraj Entertainment | Traditional | Marathi | First animated film in Marathi language [42] |
Bhai Taru Singh | Sukhwinder Singh Vismaad | Vismaad Animation Studio | CG animation | Punjabi | ||
Hanuman vs Mahiravana | Ezhil Vendan | Green Gold Animations | CG animation | Hindi Tamil | [43] | |
Guru Da Banda | Jassi Chana | Pritam Film Production | CG animation | Punjabi | ||
2019 | Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka | Rajiv Chilaka | Green Gold Animations | CG animation | Hindi English | Fourth theatrical film of Chhota Bheem series |
Bombay Rose | Gitanjali Rao | Cinestaan Film Company | CG animation | Hindi | Netflix original film | |
Dastaan - E - Miri Piri | Vinod Lanjewar | White Hill Studios Chathampeer Productions | CG animation | Punjabi | Originally scheduled to release theatrically on 5 June 2019, it was postponed after objections from Sikh community. [44] It was released in Australia on 30 May 2019. [45] It was released on YouTube on 31 October 2022. [46] | |
Up Up & Up | Govind Nihalani | Blue Lion Entertainment Co. | CG animation | English | Direct-to-video release [47] | |
2020 | Punyakoti A Truthful Mother | Ravishankar Venkateswaran | Puppetica Media | Traditional | Sanskrit | First Sanskrit language animation film Direct-to-video release |
Dhira | Arun Kumar Rapolu | A Theorem Studios | CG animation | Telugu | [48] | |
Captain Vidyut | Atish Tipathi | Parijat Animation Films | Traditional | Hindi | Direct-to-video release [49] | |
Karmachakra | Rajorshi Basu | Studio Durga | Traditional | Bengali Hindi | Bilingual film [50] | |
2022 | Supreme Motherhood- Journey of Mata Sahib Kaur | Karandeep Singh | iRealities Studios Nihal Nihal Nihal Productions | CG animation | Punjabi | [51] |
2023 | Kundan Satti | P. K. Aghasthi | Shellammal Movie Makers | CG animation | Tamil | [52] |
2024 | Appu | Prosenjit Ganguly | Appu Series Productions | CG Animation | Hindi | [53] |
Luv You Shankar | Rajiv S. Ruia | SBM Studio | CG animation Live-action | Hindi | [54] |
Title | Year | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Countries involved | Technique | Box office (worldwide) | Notes |
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Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | 1992 | Yugo Sako Ram Mohan | Nippon Ramayana Film Co. | Traditional animation | N/A | [55] | |
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists | 2000 | Alan Jacobs Evan ricks | Pentamedia Graphics [56] Improvision Corporation | CG animation | $29,245 [57] | First feature length computer animation film created exclusively using Motion Capture [58] | |
Alpha and Omega | 2010 | Anthony Bell Ben Gluck | Crest Animation Productions | CG animation | $50,507,267 [59] | ||
Gaturro | 2010 | Gustavo Cova | Illusion Studios Toonz Animation India Ánima Estudios | CG animation | $2,157,668 [60] | FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated Feature Film (Theatrical Release) [61] | |
The Prodigies | 2011 | Antoine Charreyron | Onyx Films Studio 37 orange Fidelite Films DQ Entertainment LuxAnimation Norman Studios | CG animation | $1,335,728 [62] | ||
The Swan Princess Christmas | 2012 | Richard Rich | Crest Animation Productions Nest Family Entertainment Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | CG animation | Direct-to-video release | ||
Batu Gaiden – The Return of Asi | 2013 | Masatsugu Arakawa | Zero-Sum Level 10 Entertainment Thanks Lab | Traditional animation | N/A | [63] | |
Saving Santa | 2013 | Leon Joosen Aaron Seelman | Gateway Films Prana Studios | CG animation | Direct-to-video release | ||
Walking with Dinosaurs | 2013 | Neil Nightingale Barry Cook | Reliance Entertainment IM Global BBC Earth Evergreen Films Animal Logic | CG animation Live-action | $126,546,518 [64] | Computer-animated dinosaurs in live-action settings | |
The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale | 2014 | Richard Rich | Crest Animation Productions Nest Family Entertainment Sony Wonder Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | CG animation | Direct-to-video release | ||
The Jungle Book | 2014 | Jun Falkenstein Kevin Johnson | DQ Entertainment | CG animation | Direct-to-video release [65] | ||
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return | 2014 | Will Finn Dan St. Pierre | Summertime Entertainment Prana Studios | CG animation | $18,662,027 [66] | ||
The Hero of Color City | 2014 | Frank Gladstone | Exodus Film Group | CG animation | $115,335 [67] | ||
Wicked Flying Monkeys | 2015 | Alberto Mar | Ánima Estudios Discreet Arts | CG animation | $1,801,137 [68] | [69] | |
Blinky Bill the Movie | 2015 | Deane Taylor | Assemblage Entertainment Flying Bark Productions Telegael Screen Australia | CG animation | $4,057,115 [70] | [71] | |
Top Cat Begins | 2015 | Andrés Couturier | Ánima Estudios Discreet Arts | CG animation | $4,571,429 [72] | Based on the animated television series Top Cat made by Hanna-Barbera Prequel to the 2011 film Top Cat: The Movie | |
Norm of the North | 2016 | Trevor Wall | Splash Entertainment Assemblage Entertainment Telegael | CG animation | $27,426,112 [73] | ||
The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today | 2016 | Richard Rich Brian Nissen | Crest Animation Productions Nest Family Entertainment Streetlight Productions Sony Wonder Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | CG animation | Direct-to-video release | ||
Bunyan and Babe | 2017 | Louis Ross | Exodus Film Group Toonz Entertainment | CG animation | Digital release | ||
Monster Island | 2017 | Leopoldo Aguilar | Ánima Estudios Discreet Art Productions | CG animation | |||
The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover | 2017 | Richard Rich | Crest Animation Productions Nest Family Entertainment Sony Wonder Streetlight Productions Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | CG animation | Direct-to-video release |
Title | Year | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Technique | Notes |
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Beijing Safari | TBD | Daniel St. Pierre | Heshan Media Krayon Pictures | Computer animation | Indo-Chinese co-production Sequel to the 2012 film Delhi Safari [74] |
Kabuliwala | TBD | Nina Lath Gupta | Paperboat Animation Children's Film Society, India | Traditional animation | [75] |
Title | Notes |
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Alibaba Aur 41 Chor | |
Andaz Naya Naya [76] | Animated remake of the 1994 film Andaz Apna Apna |
Koochie Koochie Hota Hai | Animated remake of the 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Hindi | In song "Chun Chun Karati Aai Chidiyaa" |
1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | Hindi | Title sequence |
1968 | Padosan | Hindi | Title sequence |
Haseena Maan Jayegi | Hindi | Title sequence | |
1974 | Mouchak | Bengali | Title sequence |
1976 | Chhoti Si Baat | Hindi | Title sequence |
1977 | Shatranj Ke Khilari | Urdu | |
1978 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Hindi | In song "Na Aaj Tha Na Kal Tha" |
1980 | Khubsoorat | Hindi | In song "Qayda Qayda" |
Do Aur Do Paanch | Hindi | Title sequence | |
1981 | Biwi-O-Biwi | Hindi | Title sequence |
1982 | Kaamchor | Hindi | |
1983 | Katha | Hindi | |
Gupchup Gupchup | Marathi | Title sequence | |
1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | Tamil | |
1990 | Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri | Hindi | Title sequence |
Bobbili Raja | Telugu | In song "Kanya Kumari" | |
1992 | Chamatkar | Hindi | Title sequence |
1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai | Hindi | Title sequence |
O' Faby | Malayalam | ||
1996 | Daraar | Hindi | In song "Ek Ladki Mera Naam Jo Le" |
1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Hindi | Title sequence |
2000 | Raju Chacha | Hindi | |
2001 | Aalavandhan | Tamil | |
2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Hindi | |
2004 | Hum Tum | Hindi | |
Shaadi Ka Laddoo | Hindi | In song "Chal Hatt" | |
2006 | Bhoot Unkle | Hindi | |
2007 | Ta Ra Rum Pum | Hindi | In song "Ta Ra Rum Pum" |
My Friend Ganesha | Hindi | Live-action film with animated titular character and animated sequences | |
Taare Zameen Par | Hindi | ||
2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | Hindi | |
God Tussi Great Ho | Hindi | ||
2009 | Detective Naani | Hindi | |
My Friend Ganesha 2 | Hindi | Live-action film with animated titular character | |
Kick | Telugu | ||
2010 | Bhoot and Friends | Hindi | |
My Friend Ganesha 3 | Hindi | Live-action film with animated titular character | |
Tees Maar Khan | Hindi | In song "Tees Maar Khan" | |
2011 | Rascals | Hindi | Title sequence |
Ready | Hindi | Title sequence | |
Ra.One | Hindi | Demonstration of H.A.R.T and Ra.One game introduction sequences | |
2012 | Eega | Telugu | Live action animation of the fly protagonist |
Joker | Hindi | ||
2013 | Main Krishna Hoon | Hindi | |
2014 | Kick | Hindi | |
2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Tamil | |
Kick 2 | Telugu | ||
Shaandaar | Hindi | ||
Munde Kamaal De | Punjabi | Title sequence | |
2016 | Brahman Naman | English | Title sequence |
A Flying Jatt | Hindi | ||
2017 | Ok Jaanu | Hindi | |
Kaabil | Hindi | ||
Vikram Vedha | Tamil | ||
2018 | 102 Not Out | Hindi | |
Kaala | Tamil | ||
Lust Stories | Hindi | Title sequence [77] | |
2020 | Ghost Stories | Hindi | Title sequence [77] |
Paava Kadhaigal [77] | Tamil | ||
Chintu Ka Birthday | Hindi | ||
2022 | Karthikeya 2 | Telugu | |
2024 | Hanu-Man | Telugu | |
Amar Singh Chamkila | Hindi | [78] | |
Kalki 2898 AD | Telugu | In song "Wait of Ashwatthama (Keshava)" | |
Indian 2 | Tamil | [79] |
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