Spirit Media and Amar Chitra Katha unveiled the novel modern vision of bringing Hiranyakashyap to life, along with the new look of Minnal Murali, the new Tinkle superhero. This collaboration bridges the gap between cinema and comics, breathing new life into beloved comic characters like never before and bringing much loved characters from cinema to comic books.
The adaptation of Amar Chitra Katha’s tales of Hiranyakashyap for the silver screen is being written by writer-director Trivikram with Rana Daggubati playing the lead. The concept video of this adaptation reveals the vision of Daggubati’s character as the powerful and formidable demon king Hiranyakashyap.
Following its first cover art reveal at San Diego Comic Con International, the new visual of Minnal Murali’s Tinkle comic character gives a sneak peek of the superhero in the making and promises to deliver an action-packed read for comic enthusiasts. It showcases the superhero’s lightning speed and strength as he wields his supernatural powers to overcome any obstacle in his path.
This is a remarkable convergence of artistic mediums, the worlds of comic characters, cinema, and comic books intertwining like never before, creating a captivating world of tales that rise above the borders of imagination. With this, the journey of Tinkle iconic characters has taken an unprecedented turn, with beloved superheroes and villains making the leap from inked comic pages to the silver screen and vice versa.
Actor-Producer Rana Daggubati led Spirit Media and Amar Chitra Katha are steering this extraordinary evolution and redefining the landscape of storytelling, uniting fans and creators in a shared universe where the adventures of larger-than-life protagonists know no bounds. “With a growing appetite for high-quality IP-driven content we are making significant strides to redefine the landscape of entertainment business. Spirit has a sturdy focus to chart a whole novel win-win extended ecosystem and businesses that drive the entertainment industry,” expressed Rana Daggubati, Founder, Spirit Media.
Amar Chitra Katha, the grand-old, Indian comic book publishing house founded by Anant Pai in 1967, publishes in over 20 languages and sells 1.5 million copies every year. Preeti Vyas, CEO, Amar Chitra Katha, shared “Our mission is to offer the global audience a transcendent glimpse into the captivating realm of Indian Mythology through our legacy Amar Chitra Katha comics. We are excited to bring these stories to screen with Spirit Media.”
The 360-degree nature of Spirit and its associated companies has enabled a rich network of storytelling across mediums and keeping the world of these characters alive. As Spirit continues to expand its reach, it remains dedicated to amplifying local stories globally through authentic and compelling films, series, books and more that showcase the diversity of Indian storytelling.