This Article is From Apr 15, 2014

Imran Khan: Kochadaiiyaan big step forward for animation

Imran Khan: Kochadaiiyaan big step forward for animation

Imran recently dubbed for the macaw Blu in the hindi version of Rio 2

Highlights

  • Actor Imran Khan, who recently voiced the lead character of Rio 2's Hindi version, says southern matinee idol Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan marks a big leap for animation movies.
  • "The fact that a star as big as Rajini sir has taken part in this (animation) process is obviously a big step forward. That is the kind of thing that will encourage other people also. If he can do it, we can also do it," Imran, 31, told IANS.
  • Pegged at $ 350 million, the Indian animation industry is still struggling to find a firm foothold.
  • Talking about this, Imran said: "If you look back, 10 years ago even in Hollywood it wasn't a big thing. In the last 10 to 12 years, it has started growing in Hollywood and became part of the mainstream, so we have to give it a little bit of time."
  • "Talent is there in India. Most Holywood films' graphics are being done in India. I am talking about films like Batman and Superman that took place in Mumbai. So, the talent is here, but the budgets are not there," added the star of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.
Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan, who recently voiced the lead character of Rio 2's Hindi version, says southern matinee idol Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan marks a big leap for animation movies. (Review: Rio 2)

"The fact that a star as big as Rajini sir has taken part in this (animation) process is obviously a big step forward. That is the kind of thing that will encourage other people also. If he can do it, we can also do it," Imran, 31, told IANS. (Also read Deepika Padukone matches Rajinikanth stunt for stunt)

Pegged at $ 350 million, the Indian animation industry is still struggling to find a firm foothold.

Talking about this, Imran said: "If you look back, 10 years ago even in Hollywood it wasn't a big thing. In the last 10 to 12 years, it has started growing in Hollywood and became part of the mainstream, so we have to give it a little bit of time." (Also read Imran admires Animation)

"Talent is there in India. Most Holywood films' graphics are being done in India. I am talking about films like Batman and Superman that took place in Mumbai. So, the talent is here, but the budgets are not there," added the star of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.

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