New Delhi: Disney's The Jungle Book, starring 12-year-old Indian-American Neel Sethi as Mowgli, has a special treat in store for Indian fans of the timeless tale. The film will come out in the Indian theatres on April 8, a week before it releases in the US.
However, there was news that The Jungle Book was to clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s much awaited film, Fan.
Now, post the 'Fan Anthem' that was released on Wednesday and with the huge fanbase that SRK has, this clash would’ve been historic. But that’s not gonna happen anymore!
"We are thrilled to confirm that Disney's all-new live-action epic, The Jungle Book, will be out in Indian theatres a week prior to the US release. We have a few more surprises in store for The Jungle Book fans in India," Amrita Pandey, vice president, Studios, Disney India, said in a statement.
Directed by Iron Man fame Jon Favreau, and featuring voices by iconic actors like Ben Kingsley, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba and Christopher Walken, The Jungle Book is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves.
Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he is forced to abandon the only home he has ever known.
It is based on the adventure stories penned by Rudyard Kipling and inspired by Disney's animated adaptation.
The movie blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using high-end technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences.
"Tales of 'The Jungle Book' have been an intrinsic part of most of our growing up years. Adventurous stories of Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa and Shere Khan are so beloved by the Indian audience," Pandey added.
Well, this clearly is a big surprise but is it possible that over fear of SRK’s Fan overtaking the business, the makers decided to release it a week prior? We never know!
(With agency inputs)
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