List of Indian animated films
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This is a list of Indian animated films. It includes theatrical films, some important short films, direct-to-video releases and International films in which Indian production houses and studios were involved.
Notable short films
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| Title | Year | Director(s) | Studio | Notes
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| Agkadyanchi Mouj-The Game of Match Sticks | 1915 | Dadasaheb Phalke | First Indian stop-motion film
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| The Pea Brothers | 1934 | Gunamoy Banerjee | MP Studios Bharatlakshmi Studios | First animated film to get a theatrical release in India
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| On a Moonlit Night | 1934 | Birendranath Sircar | New Theatres Calcutta | First Indian animated film with a soundtrack
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| Cinema Kadhambam
|1947 |N. Thanu |First animated film in South India | ||||
| The Banyan Deer | 1957 | Shanti S. Sharma | Films Division of India Films Division's Cartoon Unit | First film by Film Division's Cartoon Unit
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| Inquiry | 1967 | C. T. Baptista | First film to win National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Animation Film
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| Baap Re Baap | 1968 | Ram Mohan | Family Planning Association of India Prasad Studios | National Award for the Best Film on family planning
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| You Said It | 1971 | Ram Mohan | Prasad Studios | National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Animation Film
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| Ek Anek Aur Ekta | 1974 | Vijaya Mulay | Films Division of India National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) | Educational short film aired on Doordarshan
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| Fire Games
|1983 | |National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Animation Film | | ||||
| Taru
|1984 | | ||||
| Deepa & Rupa: A Fairy Tale from India | 1990 | Manick Sorcar | Manick Sorcar Productions | Indian-American co-production First Indian film to combine live action and animation throughout the entire length | |
| Printed Rainbow | 2006 | Gitanjali Rao | Kodak Short Film Award at the International Critic's Week section of 2006 Cannes Film Festival | |
| Manpasand - The Perfect Match | 2007 | Dhvani Desai | Children's Film Society | Gold Remi Award 41st World Fest Houston USA Bronze World Medal New York Film Festival Diploma Award Prix Danube Slovakia IDPA Best Short Fiction Award |
| True Love Story | 2014 | Gitanjali Rao | Screened in the International Critic's Week section of 2014 Cannes Film Festival |
Feature films
International co-productions
Upcoming films
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| Title | Year | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Technique | Notes |
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| Kabuliwala | TBD | Nina Lath Gupta | Paperboat Animation Children's Film Society, India | Traditional animation | {{cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/Kabuliwala-gets-animated/articleshow/48444457.cms|title=Kabuliwala gets animated|date=12 August 2015|newspaper=Mumbai Mirror|first=Sanyukta|last=Iyer|access-date=14 March 2019|archive-date=24 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824041219/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kabuliwala-gets-animated/articleshow/48444457.cms|url-status=live}} |
| Mahavatar Narsimha
|2025 |Ashwin Kumar | |
Unreleased/shelved films
Live action films with animated sequence(s)
TV films
=Cartoon Network=
{{div col}}* Arjun and the Adventure of Ice Lotus
- Batu Gaiden
- Chakra: The Invincible
- Kid Krrish: The Rise (2 October 2013)
- Kid Krrish: Mission Bhutan (19 July 2014){{cite web|title=Monsoon 2014 New Content|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/news-broadcasting/cartoon-network-brings-pokemon-latest-season-and-kid-krrish-movie-sequelthis-monsoon-140630|work=indiantelevision.com|access-date=23 June 2017|archive-date=25 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025051744/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/news-broadcasting/cartoon-network-brings-pokemon-latest-season-and-kid-krrish-movie-sequelthis-monsoon-140630|url-status=live}}
- Kid Krrish: Mystery in Mongolia (27 September 2014)
- Kid Krrish: Shakalaka Africa (25 April 2015){{cite web|title=Upcoming New Movie (2015) Kid Krrish 4 |url=http://tv.burrp.com/channel/Cartoon%20Network/3/2015-04-25%2000:00:00 |access-date=4 April 2015 |date=2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404091227/http://tv.burrp.com/channel/Cartoon%20Network/3/2015-04-25%2000%3A00%3A00 |archive-date=4 April 2015 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/beat-the-heat-this-summer-with-brand-new-shows-on-cartoon-network-61282.html|title=Beat the heat this summer with brand new shows on Cartoon Network|website=www.adgully.com|access-date=26 March 2021|archive-date=15 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715115222/https://www.adgully.com/beat-the-heat-this-summer-with-brand-new-shows-on-cartoon-network-61282.html|url-status=live}}
- Krish, Trish and Baltiboy
- Krishna (film series)
- Krishna: The Birth{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/kids-news/cartoon-network-showcases-series-of-krishna-movies-for-janmashtami-27526.html|title=Cartoon Network showcases series of Krishna movies for Janmashtami - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|access-date=25 June 2020|archive-date=6 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206150604/https://www.exchange4media.com/kids-news/cartoon-network-showcases-series-of-krishna-movies-for-janmashtami-27526.html|url-status=live}}
- Krishna in Vrindavan
- Krishna: Kansa Vadha
- Krishna: Maakhan Chor
- My Name Is Raj
- My Name Is Raj 2
- My Name Is Raj 3: Attack of Demons{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/cartoon-network-beefs-up-2013-content-line-up-with-new-shows-49399.html|title=Cartoon Network beefs up 2013 content line-up with new shows - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|access-date=25 June 2020|archive-date=15 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715123710/https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/cartoon-network-beefs-up-2013-content-line-up-with-new-shows-49399.html|url-status=live}}
- My Name Is Raj 4: Vizukama Ki Takaar (17 March 2014)
- My Name is Raj 5: Return of Zohak (19 April 2015)
- Roll No 21 and the Quest for Swarnamani
- Roll No 21 -Space Mein Dhoom Dhadaka (11 January 2014)
- Roll No 21: Time Ki Bhool Bhulaiya
- Roll No:21 - Ticket to Australia (31 January 2015)
- Lights, camera, Roll No 21 - Kris in Bollywood
- Roll No 21 Scooba Dooba Ajooba
- Roll No 21 Ticket To China
- Roll No 21 Ticket To Japan
- Roll No 21 Voyage To Aquatica
- Roll No 21 Get Set Go Kris
- Roll No 21 Kris Aur Phantom Ka Raaz
- Roll No 21 Kris Aur Shoonya Registan
- Tripura - The Three Cities of Maya (20 January 2011){{cite web |author=Adgully Bureau |url=https://www.adgully.com/tripura-the-three-cities-of-maya-wins-the-best-animated-film-at-ficci-baf-awards-2011-46227.html |title='Tripura-The three cities of Maya' wins the best animated film at FICCI BAF AWARDS 2011 |publisher=Adgully.com |date= |access-date=2021-11-28 |archive-date=3 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403122130/https://www.adgully.com/tripura-the-three-cities-of-maya-wins-the-best-animated-film-at-ficci-baf-awards-2011-46227.html |url-status=live }}
- Vikram Betal{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/june/june181.htm|title=Cartoon Network to premiere "Vikram Betal"|date=15 June 2005|access-date=23 June 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202222730/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/june/june181.htm|url-status=live}}
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=Discovery Kids=
- Little Singham Aur Kaal Ka Mahajaal
- Little Singham Mission Jai Hind
- Little Singham Desh Ka Sipaahi
- Little Singham Chala London
=Disney Channel=
=DD National=
- Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum{{cite web|url=http://cfsindia.org/cfsi-film-krish-trish-baltiboy-i-on-doordarshan-national-network/|title=CFSI Film "Krish, Trish & Baltiboy – I " on Doordarshan National Network|access-date=1 July 2017}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
=Hungama TV=
- Chacha Bhatija Khazane Ki Khoj{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/hungamas-chacha-bhatija-to-go-on-new-a-new-adventure-in-second-movie-171114|title=Hungama's 'Chacha Bhatija' to go on a new adventure in second movie|date=14 November 2017|website=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=17 November 2021|archive-date=17 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117094309/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/hungamas-chacha-bhatija-to-go-on-new-a-new-adventure-in-second-movie-171114|url-status=live}}
- Chacha Bhatija Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai
- Fatak Patak: Sheru Aur Alienoid Gabru{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/new-kids-franchise-fatak-patak-launches-in-india-with-animated-tv-series-merchandise/articleshow/60826601.cms|title=New kids franchise 'Fatak Patak' launches in India with animated TV series, merchandise|first=Gaurav|last=Laghate|date=25 September 2017|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=17 November 2021|archive-date=17 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117092756/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/new-kids-franchise-fatak-patak-launches-in-india-with-animated-tv-series-merchandise/articleshow/60826601.cms|url-status=live}}
- Fatak Patak: Sheru Aur Eagon Ka Aakraman
- Fatak Patak: Sheru Aur Titan Taapu Ka Rahasya
- Fatak Patak: Sheru Aur Baaku Ka Kala Saya
=Nickelodeon India=
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- Motu Patlu in Wonderland!{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/media/media_newslets/?id=56431_Laughter+ki+awesome+Jodi+Motu+Patlu+now+in+an+adventure+movie!|title=Indian Advertising, Media, Marketing, Digital, Advertising Agencies - afaqs!|work=afaqs.com|access-date=25 May 2015|archive-date=25 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525100953/http://www.afaqs.com/media/media_newslets/?id=56431_Laughter+ki+awesome+Jodi+Motu+Patlu+now+in+an+adventure+movie!|url-status=live}}
- Motu Patlu: Mission Moon{{cite web|url=http://motupatlucartoons.checkingseo.com/2017/05/motu-patlu.html|title=Motu Patlu Animated Series|website=motu patlu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610165121/http://motupatlucartoons.checkingseo.com/2017/05/motu-patlu.html|archive-date=2017-06-10|url-status=dead}}
- Motu Patlu: Deep Sea Adventure{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/motu-patlu-defines-nick-s-success-141013|title=Indian Television Dot Com - Motu Patlu defines Nick's success|author=Anil Wanvari|work=indiantelevision.com|date=13 October 2014|access-date=25 May 2015|archive-date=25 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525112333/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/motu-patlu-defines-nick-s-success-141013|url-status=live}}
- Motu Patlu: Kung-Fu Kings{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/42256_Nickelodeon-launches-Motu-Patlu-merchandise-to-air-4th-movie-soon|title=Nickelodeon launches Motu-Patlu merchandise; to air 4th movie soon|work=afaqs.com|access-date=25 May 2015|archive-date=25 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525101744/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/42256_Nickelodeon-launches-Motu-Patlu-merchandise-to-air-4th-movie-soon|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/catch-the-movie-motu-patlu-in-deep-sea-adventure%E2%80%99-only-on-nickelodeon-140523|title=Indian Television Dot Com - Catch the movie 'Motu Patlu in Deep Sea Adventure' only on Nickelodeon|author=Anil Wanvari|work=indiantelevision.com|access-date=25 May 2015|archive-date=25 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525135405/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/catch-the-movie-motu-patlu-in-deep-sea-adventure%E2%80%99-only-on-nickelodeon-140523|url-status=live}}
- Motu Patlu: Khazaane Ki Race{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/hindi/Fifth-Motu-Patlu-film-to-premiere-on-Republic-Day/articleshow/45989571.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422141029/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/hindi/Fifth-Motu-Patlu-film-to-premiere-on-Republic-Day/articleshow/45989571.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 April 2016|title=Fifth 'Motu Patlu' film to premiere on Republic Day|work=The Times of India|access-date=25 May 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/we-deserve-it-says-nine-jaipuria-as-ad-sales-rates-hike-25-30-141217|title=Indian Television Dot Com - We deserve it, says Nina Jaipuria as ad sales rates hike 25-30%|author=Anil Wanvari|work=indiantelevision.com|access-date=25 May 2015|archive-date=6 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706032219/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/we-deserve-it-says-nine-jaipuria-as-ad-sales-rates-hike-25-30-141217|url-status=live}}
- Motu Patlu: Kung Fu Kings Returns[http://ayztube.com/new-sixth-movie-of-motu-patlu-made-for-tv-movie-premiere-kungfu-kings-returns/ New Sixth Movie Motu Patlu made for tv movie oremiere Kungfu kings returns] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623115853/http://ayztube.com/new-sixth-movie-of-motu-patlu-made-for-tv-movie-premiere-kungfu-kings-returns/ |date=2015-06-23 }}
- Motu Patlu in Carnival Island!
- Motu Patlu: 36 Ghante Race
- Motu Patlu in Alien World!
- Motu Patlu in Double Trouble
- Motu Patlu: The Invisible Plane
- Kung Fu Kings 5: Motu Patlu and Robo Kids
- Motu Patlu in The Game of Zones
- Pakdam Pakdai Attack on Tokyo
- Pakdam Pakdai: Doggy Don in Egypt
- Pakdam Pakdai Doggy Don vs Billiman{{efn|name=FICCI|FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated film [Direct-to-DVD
- Pakdam Pakdai Ocean Attack
- Pakdam Pakdai Space Attack
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- Rudra: Dawn of the Dangerous Dongreela{{Cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/prince-of-magic-rudra-to-spread-x-mas-magic-82484.html|title=Prince of Magic "Rudra" to spread X'mas Magic|first=Adgully|last=Bureau|website=www.adgully.com|access-date=15 June 2022|archive-date=17 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517231855/https://www.adgully.com/prince-of-magic-rudra-to-spread-x-mas-magic-82484.html|url-status=live}}
- Rudra: Return of the Cage Magician
=Pogo=
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- Chhota Bheem Aur Krishna
- Chhota Bheem & Krishna: Pataliputra- City of the Dead
- Chhota Bheem: Bheem vs Aliens
- Chhota Bheem: Journey To Petra
- Chhota Bheem & Krishna: Mayanagari
- Chhota Bheem: Master of Shaolin
- Chhota Bheem: Dholakpur to Kathmandu{{efn|name=FICCI2013|FICCI BAF Award for Best Indian Animated film [Direct-to-DVD
- Chhota Bheem Aur Hanuman
- Chhota Bheem: The Rise of Kirmada
- Chhota Bheem Aur Ganesh: In The Amazing Odyssey
- Chhota Bheem and the Broken Amulet
- Chhota Bheem And The Crown of Valahalla
- Chhota Bheem and the Incan Adventure
- Chhota Bheem aur Krishna vs Zimbara
- Chhota Bheem And The Shinobi Secret
- Chhota Bheem Neeli Pahaadi
- Chhota Bheem Banjara Masti
- Chhota Bheem Dus Pe Dus
- Chhota Bheem Mayavi Gorgan
- Chhota Bheem Ki Baazi
- Chhota Bheem aur Paanch Ajoobe
- Chhota Bheem Mission Mangalyaan
- Chhota Bheem And The Sky Dragon
- Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka
- Chhota Chintu Bada Feku
- Chhota Chintu Bada Baazigar
- Mighty Raju vs The Great Pirate
- Mighty Raju and The Magnetors
- Mighty Raju and The Commandos
- Mighty Raju vs Mighty Clone
- Chak De ! Mighty Raju
- Game Over Mighty Raju
- Mighty Raju In School's Cool
- Mighty Raju In Aryanagar Underwater
- Mighty Raju In Battery Low
- Mighty Raju: Aamna Samna
- Mighty Raju: Bachhon Ka Khel
- Mighty Raju: Space Race
- Mighty Raju: Chhutti Ho Gayi
- Mighty Raju: 3 Villains
- Mighty Raju: Superhero School
- Mighty Raju: Hijack
- Mighty Raju: Mighty Khiladi Raju
- Mighty Raju: Time Travel
- Mighty Raju: Ice Ice Mighty
- Mighty Raju aur alien dost
- Krish, Trish and Baltiboy
- Kumbhkaran The Movie
- Sholay Adventures{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/pogo-and-graphic-india-presents-sholay-adventures-150123|title=Pogo and Graphic India presents Sholay Adventures|date=23 January 2015|access-date=4 June 2017|archive-date=16 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616091541/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/pogo-and-graphic-india-presents-sholay-adventures-150123|url-status=live}}
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=Sony Yay=
- Honey Bunny In Bank Robbery{{cite web|title=Sony YAY! to premiere its first home-grown animated film on 21 Oct|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/sony-yay-to-premiere-its-first-home-grown-animated-film-on-21-oct/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010125329/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/sony-yay-to-premiere-its-first-home-grown-animated-film-on-21-oct/|archive-date=October 10, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017}}
- Sab Jholmaal Hai – Honey Bunny Ka Space Adventure
- Honey Bunny Gangs of Film City{{Cite web |date=2019-10-23 |title=Sony YAY!'s consolidation plan in regional markets |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-yays-consolidation-plan-in-regional-markets-191023 |access-date=2021-04-21 |website=Indian Television Dot Com |language=en |archive-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127144452/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-yays-consolidation-plan-in-regional-markets-191023 |url-status=live }}
- Honey Bunny in Police Petrol{{Cite web |title=Sony YAY! Announces a special Republic Day line-up of Honey Bunny movies - Tellychakkar English |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sony-yay-announces-special-republic-day-line-of-honey-bunny-movies-200124?amp |access-date=2021-02-26 |website=tellychakkar |language=en |archive-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127131706/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sony-yay-announces-special-republic-day-line-of-honey-bunny-movies-200124?amp |url-status=live }}
- Paap-O-Meter Under Attack{{cite web |date=28 August 2020 |title=Gear up for a double dose of entertainment as Sony YAY! presents the first-ever movie of Paap-O-Meter franchise and a new show Krishna Balram |url=https://www.4psnews.com/news/story/gear-up-for-a-double-dose-of-entertainment-as-sony-yay-presents-the-firstever-movie-of-paapometer-franchise-and-a-new-show-krishna-balram |publisher=4Ps News |accessdate=10 June 2021 |archive-date=18 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218174605/https://www.4psnews.com/news/story/gear-up-for-a-double-dose-of-entertainment-as-sony-yay-presents-the-firstever-movie-of-paapometer-franchise-and-a-new-show-krishna-balram |url-status=live }}
- Paap-O-Meter Defenders of Earth{{Cite web |title=Paap-O-Meter: Defenders of Earth |url=https://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/146352/paap-o-meter-defenders-of-earth/ }}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Honey Bunny Save The Panda{{Cite web |title=Sony YAY! launches virtual property YAY! Dekho |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/amp/media-tv-news/sony-yay-launches-virtual-property-yay-dekho-108142.html |access-date=2021-04-07 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |archive-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127124447/https://www.exchange4media.com/amp/media-tv-news/sony-yay-launches-virtual-property-yay-dekho-108142.html |url-status=live }}
- Honey Bunny in The World Tour Challenge{{Cite web |last=Team |first=AnimationXpress |date=2021-01-05 |title=Sony YAY! rings in 2021 with an exciting programming line-up |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/sony-yay-rings-in-2021-with-an-exciting-programming-line-up/ |access-date=2021-04-07 |website=AnimationXpress |language=en-US |archive-date=25 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625100528/https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/sony-yay-rings-in-2021-with-an-exciting-programming-line-up/ |url-status=live }}
- Tapu and the Big Fat Alien Wedding{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-05-16 |title=Sony YAY! to telecast first tele movie of 'Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah' |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/people/sony-yay-to-telecast-first-tele-movie-of-taarak-mehta-kka-chhota-chashmah-220516 |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=Indian Television Dot Com |language=en |archive-date=10 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610165019/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/people/sony-yay-to-telecast-first-tele-movie-of-taarak-mehta-kka-chhota-chashmah-220516 |url-status=live }}
=Zee Kannada=
Footnotes
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