Updated On: 08 December, 2024 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Junisha Dama
Citing Chhota Bheem’s popularity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently lauded the country’s growing influence in animation. We scoured for a few Indian animated films you can watch and marvel at some of India’s best talent in the field

Tokri
Made by Studio Eeksaurus, Tokri’s story was sparked by a real-life encounter: a young girl selling baskets at a Mumbai traffic light. This poignant incident ignited director E Suresh’s desire to shed light on child poverty and the harsh realities of street life. He chose the laborious medium of clay animation to bring this tale to life, breathing soul into inanimate objects. A passionate team of young artists embarked on an eight-year journey to create this heartfelt film. It won over 20 awards internationally, including the Best Animation Film award at the 65th National Film Awards 2018.
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Where to watch: YouTube/@ShortOfTheWeek
