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Mythology with a touch of modernism

Return of Hanuman (Animated)

Director: Anurag Kashyap

“The Return of Hanuman”, initially called “Hanuman Returns” is kind of a sequel to the original that set standards for Hindi animation, but this film plays it safe.

For the greater part, Anurag sticks to the usual: We have Hanuman with Narad as his companion. There is the white-bearded Brahma and countless demons. However, this time there is that modern touch, a little blend of mythology with modernism. Hanuman this time comes to earth as a precocious child. He stands up for a neighbourhood kid bullied by other kids. He also has the magic mantra to overcome all evil. He is child-god after all. However, poor Hanuman is let down by some of the artwork. His eye movement is not as bewitching as it could have been. And the special effects are on expected lines. Not much to complain, not much to carry home either. Almost like the film.

ZIYA US SALAM

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