Main Krishna Hoon(2013)
Main Krishna Hoon is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language partially animated family film directed by Rajiv S. Ruia. The live-action cast includes Juhi Chawla, Paresh Ganatra, and child actor Namit Shah. Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif appear in special cameo roles as themselves. The story follows an orphan boy named Krishna who prays to Lord Krishna for a family. The divine Lord Krishna appears as an animated character and befriends the boy. The film blends mythology with modern Bollywood references, including the Krrish superhero franchise. It was produced by J C Films Vision and released on 25 January 2013. The movie received mixed reviews but was praised for Juhi Chawla's performance and its child-friendly content.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video (Eros Now Channel), Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 25 January 2013
- Director
- Rajiv S. Ruia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
An orphan boy named Krishna lives in a small orphanage run by the kind Kantaben. He watches his friends get adopted while he stays behind. Feeling unwanted, he prays to Lord Krishna for a family. His prayer is answered when the animated Lord Krishna appears as his friend. Together they face a local gangster and search for Krishna's forever home.
“A prayer answered by a friend from heaven”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Main Krishna Hoon
Cast reunions in this film: Katrina Kaif & Hrithik Roshan (2 films together), and Rajneesh Duggal & Rajiv S. Ruia (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally released in 3D, which was uncommon for Indian animated features at the time.
- It features a cameo by actor Hrithik Roshan, who voices himself in a song sequence.
- The movie's animation was created by the studio that also made the animated series 'Chhota Bheem'.
- It incorporates several classic Hindi film songs, re-animated with the characters.
- The film was promoted as a Janmashtami release, tying it to the Hindu festival celebrating Krishna's birth.
- A portion of the film's story is set in the modern city of Mumbai, contrasting with Krishna's mythical origins.
- The director, Rajiv S. Ruia, had previously worked primarily in television before this feature film.