Anupam Kher and Makarand Deshpande will be seen in Chhota Bheem film

Anupam Kher and Makarand Deshpande will soon be seen in the upcoming live-action film of the children’s animated series Chhota Bheem. The film is called Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan.

The announcement of the film was made in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking the occasion of 15 years of the animated series.

Anupam Kher will be seen taking on the role of Guru Shambhu, while Makarand Deshpande will portray Skandhi. 

The central character, Chhota Bheem, is brought to life by Yagya Bhasin, and Aashriya Mishra portrays Chutki. Surabhi Tiwari will be seen as Tuntun Mausi.

Other characters will be portrayed by actors Kabir Sajid who plays Kalia, Advik Jaiswal as Raju, Divyam and Daivik as Dholu-Bholu, Swarna Pandey as Indumathi and Sanjay Bishnoi will be playing Raja Indravarma.

Rajiv Chilaka, the producer and director expressed his excitement, stating, "Chhota Bheem is one of the most beloved characters in the world of animation. It was high time we brought him to life, and I am certain that children and the whole family everywhere will adore it. Our cast has done remarkable work on this film, and I can hardly wait to share it with you all."

Directed by Rajiv Chilaka and written by Niraj Vikram, the film’s music has been composed by Raghav Sachar, and the casting done by Mukesh Chhabra. The film's visual effects are supervised by Junaid Ullah.

The film is produced by Rajiv Chilaka and Megha Chilaka under the banner Green Gold Studios with co-production by Srinivas Chilakalapudi and Bharath Laxmipati.