With the nationwide release of Chhota Bheem & The Throne of Bali this Friday, the stage is set for India’s animation superstar Chhota Bheem to take on real life stars from Bombay Talkies and Shootout At Wadala. To be released in three languages in over five hundred theatres, this will be one of the largest ever-theatrical releases of an Indian animation film. Says co-producer Samir Jain,“With an existing viewership of 40 million children, Chhota Bheem’s initial draw would be comparable to the highest paid Bollywood stars. Moreover, children as an audience are more loyal. We are quite certain that Chhota Bheem & The Throne of Bali will emerge as the top release of the week and over time give one of the best box office returns.” This movie is based on the Bali islands and is an out-an-out adventure ride for kids with thrill, action, suspense and loads of fun. Allu Arvind’s Geetha Film Distributors and Yash Raj Films will respectively distribute the film in South and rest of India. The film is being released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Incidentally, this is the second Chhota Bheem film to be released. The earlier film Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan that released in May last year drew Rs. 4.92 crores which is the highest ever collection for an Indian animation film. Meanwhile, creator of the iconic character and director of the film, Rajiv Chilaka commented, “I am confident that the movie will be the first Indian animation blockbuster. We did extensive research in Bali and ended up doing most recordings in Bali with its natural surroundings and have captured the sights and sounds. Shaan has sung the title song for the film.”