The teaser of the upcoming animated feature film ‘Return of the Jungle’ from Emmy-nominated Indian animation studio Vaibhav Studios has been released.
Set in contemporary India, ‘Return of the Jungle’ has been described as “a modern-day Panchatantra-inspired story with strong Indian roots,” as quoted by Deadline. The film follows a group of fourth-grade students who discover their confidence through magical jungle tales narrated by a grandfather.
The teaser also features a vibrant mix of animals and cricket-playing children who aspire to become superheroes.
The film was earlier showcased at the Cannes Film Market. It is directed by Vaibhav Kumaresh, known for creating JioStar mascot Simpoo and Warner Bros Discovery’s ‘Lamput’.
Speaking about the project, Kumaresh said, “Return of the Jungle is Indian Animation as you’ve never seen before. It’s a beautiful fusion of contemporary India with our rich folktales.
Endearing characters, performances, hugely nostalgic scenarios, music featuring bhajan, calypso and qawwaali, quirky humour, a nail-biting game of cricket and a simplicity that touches your soul – ROTJ offers an emotional rollercoaster experience never seen before on Indian screens,” as per a statement.
Calling it a “wholesome family entertainer,” he further added, “ROTJ is for the child in each one of us. It’s a wholesome family entertainer – clean, positive and highly inspiring. Every age group will closely connect with the film as they’ll see themselves in it.”
‘Return of the Jungle’ is set to release in theatres across India on May 29.