Mumbai,Set amidst Indian backdrop with Indian Characters Raju, Badru, Chetan, Oopet from Upin and Ipins gang unleash their power

Geng - The Adventure Begins Malaysias Block buster hit Animation film with Indian Characters and set against Indian backdrop is all set to hit Indian Screens on the 27th of August, 2010. Geng is about a gang that embarks a journey of action and adventure set upon the warm atmosphere of the village.

Synopsis

This high quality 3D Animation Movie, which catapulted its two main characters - Upin & Ipin to overnight stardom, is an adventurous story which appeals to both kids and adults. Geng as a product has high quality animations and scenic background graphics, with a high level of detailing as never done before, which is a visual treat.

The story unfolds when something disturbs the peace in the scenic village of Balipur. Villagers complain of a fearsome beast lurking at night but no one dares to find out what it is, until Upin & Ipin and their newfound friends Badru, Chetan, Raju and others stumble upon the very heart of the mystery. A small peculiar animal, not native of the forest befriends Raju and brings the whole gang into an adventure deep into the exotic rainforest filled with dangerous animals including an age old mystical giant snake.

Join the gang as they embark on a journey of action and adventure set upon the warm atmosphere of the village enclosed by landscapes of greenery.

Unlike others, GENG is a 3D animation film that seeks to promote Asian Culture globally. Apart from Malaysian characters it has several Indian Characters that will strong connect with the Indian audience. While making this 3D film Geng-The Adventure Begins Producers always had the Indian audience in thier mind, hence the storyline, characters and is being released in Hindi across India.

GENG has two bubbly Hindi songs sung by the latest singing sensation of Bollywood; Suraj Jagan of 3 Idiots hit number give me some sunshine fame.

This 3D Animation Movie has won many awards in South East Asia- Best Director, Best Animated Film, Best Short Film (animated) at the International Film Festival for Children, Indonesia (Anugerah Pilihan Penonton), 22nd Malaysian Film Festival - 2 Jurys Choice Awards (box office, animated feature film with distinctive characters), MSC Malaysia Kre8tif! Industry Awards- Best Editor, Best Music/Score.

After smashing box office records in Malaysia, 3D animation film Geng will become the first Malaysian movie to get a commercial theatrical release in India when it opens here in the last week of August. This movie is one of the biggest blockbusters in Malaysia and this is the first ever launch of a Malaysian film in India. So, for us it is getting the Malaysian culture into India, says Aneesh Singhal, chairman, Ken Films.

Geng is the story about Upin and Ipin, who along with their friends unfold the mystery in the scenic village of Balipur. The film released in Malaysia last year in February. We started making the film in 2006 when a few university graduates came to me, said Burhanuddin Bin Md Radzi, producer of the film. We did not employ any foreign experts for the film; it was all done by Malaysians. We made the film on a budget of roughly $2.5 million, he added. The film has an Asian feel... When you watch the film, youll see many Indian characters like a Sikh and a Tamilian. This movie is very different from other animation films. Usually other animation films are more based on mythological characters in India. But this movie is based on promoting Asian and Indian culture, said Burhanuddin Bin Md Radzi.

Ken Films Pvt Ltd in association with Les Copaque and IndiaTales Media Pvt Ltd bring this blockbuster to India. The movie has two main characters UPIN & IPIN apart from Badru, Raju, Rosy, Chetan and others. Geng- The Adventure Begins has been directed by Usamah Zaid Bin Yasin, Produced by Les Copaque productions SB, Co-Produced for Indian Sub-Continent by IndiaTales Media Pvt Ltd and Released by Ken Films Pvt Ltd.