Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Rohit Shetty says the animated younger version of Ranveer Singh’s superhit on-screen avatar Simmba reflects the blend of comedy and action that defines the original.
Simmba was released in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council on 27 December 2018. It was released in India and other countries on 28 December. It was shown on 4020 screens in India and 963 screens overseas, for a worldwide screen total of 4983 screens. Simmba Release Date - Check out latest Simmba movie review, trailer release date, Public movie reviews, Simmba movie release date in India, Movie official trailer, news updates. Listen to Simmba.
“An animation avatar of Simmba sounded exciting to me from the get-go, and it is amazing to see how the series has shaped up. The blend of comedy and nailbiting action, with young Simmba’s cool quotient and funny traits, is sure to appeal to the young audience. I am eager for kids to experience the animated rendition of their favourite big-screen hero Simmba,” Shetty said.
The animated show, Smashing Simmba, is produced by Shetty through along with Reliance Animation.
The show follows the mischievous and fearless Simmba as a teenager, who dreams of becoming a police officer. In the series, Simmba will be seen engaged in adventures with his friends Ricky and Kittu Khabari.
Talking about the animated series, Tejonidhi Bhandare from Reliance Animation, said: “The Indian animation space for kids is evolving rapidly along with its viewers, and there’s no better time for us to experiment with stories, characters, and backdrops. Cinema-inspired IPs, featuring characters who are loved for their memorable personalities and nuances, have massive potential to become popular properties. ‘Smashing Simmba’ is an excellent example of how creatively Bollywood and animation can come together, opening avenues for endless possibilities.”
The show, a POGO original production, will premiere on November 14.
“Within the diverse genres of homegrown animation, Bollywood has emerged as a theme widely appreciated by young fans. When Indian cinema’s most popular characters are presented in animated universes with relatable stories, kids absolutely love it,” said Abhishek Dutta of Pogo.
In the 2018 release, Simmba, Ranveer Singh plays a corrupt police officer who has a moral turnaround after a particular incident and becomes the saviour of justice. The film co-starred Sara Ali Khan.
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© Provided by Khaleej Times Ranveer Singh roars in his new 'Simmba' avatarThe 2018 Ranveer Singh superhit, Simmba, is all set for an animated avatar. This was confirmed by director Rohit Shetty of the film on Tuesday.
Shetty took to Instagram Story to share the teaser of an animated spin-off show, 'Smaashhing Simmba'. The show will release on a kids channel on Diwali this year.
SMAASHHING SIMMBA is roaring, Mind is Blowing! Join the adventures of this sharp-tongued, witty teenager aspiring to be a police officer. With #RohitShetty, @RSPicturez and @RelianceAni, #POGO bring to you the adventures of #SmaashhingSimmba this Diwali!@Shibasishsarkarpic.twitter.com/p58eoFOR4K- Reliance Entertainment (@RelianceEnt) October 13, 2020
'SMAASHHING SIMMBA' is roaring, Mind is Blowing! Join the adventures of this sharp-tongued, witty teenager aspiring to be a police officer,' read a post on the official Twitter handle of Reliance Entertainment.
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In Simmba, Ranveer is seen as a corrupt police officer who has a moral turnaround after a particular incident and becomes the saviour of justice. The film, co-starring Sara Ali Khan, opened on December 28 in 2018.
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Ranveer will reprise his role as Sngram Bhalerao 'Simmba' in Shetty's upcoming cop action drama, Sooryavanshi, which stars Akshay Kumar as ATS officer Veer Sooryavanshi, who is on the lookout for terrorists planning a deadly strike in Mumbai. Ajay Devgn will also reprise his role of Bajirao Singham from Shetty's Singham films. Katrina Kaif will be seen as Veer Sooryavanshi's wife while Jackie Shroff plays the antagonist.