Triruvananthapuram-based firm has finally released, India’s first 2D animated feature film entitled "Return of Hanuman". The movie has been released throughout India in 370 theatres.

The release is a sequel to the surprise hit of 2005 animation movie 'Hanuman'.

The 90-minute animated movie is a co-production of Toonz Animation and Percept Picture Company. It has been written and directed by Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap.

The animated movie shows return of Hanuman in the current age to save the planet Earth from destruction.

The movie is about Maruti (Hanuman) who comes to Bajrangpur village in Mrityulok (Earth) to help a little boy Minku who is always bullied by the other children there. Besides that he also fights 'paapis' (evil human souls) who are worse than the 'Rakshashas' (devils).

Beside Hindi language, the movie will also be made in other languages, including English, Bhojpuri, Tamil and Telugu.

P Jayakumar, CEO, Toonz Animation India said, “Animation films have a huge market in India. We don’t yet know how the theatre release is going to reward us, but the film is getting good response across the country.”

Mr. Jayakumar added that the Indian mythology has a lot of value to deliver in today’s world and we need to teach our younger generation the importance of our tradition.

The movie brings along with it a major branding initiative, including tie-ups for gaming and merchandising.

Percept Picture Company and Toonz Animation have also plans to produce "Hanuman 3", which will be a 3D feature film.