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My Friend Ganesha 3(2010)
Hindi125 mins
My Friend Ganesha 3 (2010) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Rajiv S. Ruia. Starring Himani Shivpuri. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, My Friend Ganesha 3 stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2010.
Director:Rajiv S. Ruia
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 March 2010
- Director
- Rajiv S. Ruia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A young boy is mistreated by his relatives. He turns to a truck driver's wife and the god Ganesha for help and comfort.
“A lonely boy finds a friend in the divine.”
Film Details
4.5Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 March 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMy Friend Ganesha 3
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyfriendshipsurvivaljustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- This was the third and final film in the 'My Friend Ganesha' series, which all blended live-action with animated sequences of Lord Ganesha.
- The film's director, Rajiv S. Ruia, also directed the previous two installments, making it a consistent creative team.
- Unlike many children's films, it directly tackled the serious theme of child abuse within a family setting.
- The movie was released directly to DVD and television, bypassing a major theatrical run in most regions.
- A key promotional element was its soundtrack, which featured devotional songs dedicated to Lord Ganesha alongside typical film music.
- The animated depiction of Ganesha was designed to be friendly and approachable for a young target audience.
- The plot involving a truck driver's family helped ground the fantastical story in a recognizable, everyday Indian setting.