Bal Ganesh 2(2009)
Bal Ganesh 2 is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language animated mythological film directed by Pankaj Sharma. The voice cast includes child artists and professional voice actors. The story follows young Ganesha, a mischievous and intelligent boy, as he evolves into the elephant-headed god. He embarks on an adventure with his friends to defeat a demon king threatening the heavens. The film is noted for its family-friendly tone and simple animation style. It received a positive response from young audiences. The movie was released theatrically in India in 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 23 October 2009
- Director
- Pankaj Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Young Ganesha loves playing tricks and eating sweets. But when a powerful demon king attacks heaven, Ganesha must use his brains to save his family. He travels through dangerous lands with his mouse friend to stop the evil force. Can a small boy defeat a giant demon?
“The little god with a big heart”
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Trivia
- The film was part of a wave of animated mythological films in the 2000s, competing with titles like 'Hanuman' and 'Krishna'.
- It was one of the first animated films to depict Ganesha's childhood adventures in a full-length Hindi feature.
- The voice cast included popular television actors, but their names were not heavily promoted in marketing.
- The animation style combined 3D character models with traditional 2D background art.
- It was released shortly before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival to capitalize on the devotional audience.
- The film's director, Pankaj Sharma, had previously worked primarily in television before this project.
- Unlike many animated films of the time, it included original musical compositions rather than only repurposing existing devotional songs.