The Donkey King
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Directed by | Aziz Jindani |
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Edited by | Faisal Shaikh |
Music by | Various artists Shani Arshad (score) |
Production company | Talisman Studios |
Distributed by | Geo Films |
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Country | Pakistan |
Language | Urdu |
Box office | approx. Rs. 3.25 crore[1] |
The Donkey King is a 2018 Pakistani computer animated comedy film directed by Aziz Jindani. The film stars the voices of Jan Rambo, Ismail Tara, Hina Dilpazeer, Ghulam Mohiuddin, and Jawed Sheikh. It released on 12 October 2018 nationwide by Geo Films and Talisman Studios.[2]
Voice cast
- Jan Rambo as Jan Mangu; a laundry-donkey
- Hina Dilpazeer as Miss Fitna; a fox
- Ghulam Mohiuddin as Badshah Khan; a lion
- Adeel Hashmi as Shahzada Khan
- Faisal Qureshi as Breaking News
- Salman Saquib Sheikh "Mani" as Rangeela
- Javed Shaikh as Changu; Mangu's father
- Ismail Tara as Pehalwan Chacha
- Shafaat Ali as Ronald Crump
- Irfan Khoosat as Jamboora
- Shabbir Jan as Sardar Chacha
- Sahiba Afzal as Mangu's love interest
- Ahsan Rahim as Mr. Propaganda
- Irfan Malik as Panoti
- Ali Hassan as Raja Uncle
Production
In August 2018, first look of the animated film was released, directed by Aziz Jindani, developed and produced by Talisman Studios and Geo Films.[3] Director Jindani revealed that he had the idea of the film since 2003, and started working on the film in 2013 during working on his Commander Safeguard animated series.[4] The film stars the voices of Jan Rambo, Ismail Tara, Hina Dilpazeer, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Shabbir Jan, Jawed Sheikh and others.
The teaser of the film was released on 20 August,[3][5] and trailer on 23 September.[2]
Release
The release date announced for the film was 13 October 2018, though it released a day earlier, and recorded the biggest opening in Pakistan for any animated film with collecting Rs. 36 lakh.[6] It was premiered on the same day at Nueplex Cinemas, in DHA, Karachi.[7][8] It also recorded the biggest single day for animated films by hitting Rs. 1 crore mark locally on its second day.[9] It also beat the one week record of any animated film at local box office within just a weekend, by collecting around Rs. 2.75 crore.[10] The total business till fourth day was Rs. 3.25 crore.[1]
Prior to its release, a legal petition was also dismissed by Islamabad High Court, that demanded the ban on film.[11] Some other politicial controversies and fake videos related to the film also appeared, which Geo Films and Talisman Studios clarified legally.[12][13]
Soundtrack
Music video of "Donkey Raja" (Remix), directed by Ahsan Rahim with Zain Haleem as director of photography, was released on 9 October 2018, starring the voice cast themselves.[14]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Donkey Raja" | Aziz Jindani | Shuja Haider | Shuja Haider | |
2. | "Inki Pinky Ponky" | Asrar | Asrar, Majid Raza | Asrar, Javed Bashir | |
3. | "Donkey Raja" (Remix) | Aziz Jindani | Shuja Haider | Shuja Haider, Asrar | |
4. | "Allah Meharban" | Aziz Jindani, Asrar | Shani Arshad | Asrar |
See also
References
- ^ a b "THE DONKEY KINGS VS ALLAHYAR VS 3 BAHADUR FOUR DAYS BOXOFFICE COMPARISON". EntertainmentPK.com. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ a b "The Donkey King trailer conveys a strong message". The News. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ Lodhi, Ridha (20 August 2018). "Animated Pakistani film 'The Donkey King' will push you to follow your dreams". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ "First teaser of animated film 'The Donkey King' released". Pakistan Today. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ "THE DONKEY KING DAY ONE BUSINESS PAKISTAN :: BREAKS RECORD". EntertainmentPK.com. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Here's what your favourite celebrities have to say about The Donkey King". Geo News. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ Muhammad Nasir (13 October 2018). "Donkey King: Massive response to premiere in Karachi". The News. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "THE DONKEY KING REWRITES BOXOFFICE HISTORY ON DAY TWO". EntertainmentPK.com. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "THE DONKEY KING WEEKEND BUSINESS PAKISTAN :: RECORDS SHATTERED". EntertainmentPK.com. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ "Petition seeking ban on 'The Donkey King' dismissed". The News. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ Muhammad Nasir (7 October 2018). "'The Donkey King': Legal action against those who spread fake videos of film". The News. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "The Donkey King: An animated film should not be used for political mileage". Geo News. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Donkey King's track list stuns more than 10 million viewers on social media". The News. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.