When Appu's father is captured by poachers, the brave elephant calf sets off on a dangerous journey across the ocean and through treacherous forests to rescue him. Along the way, he is joined by a loyal dog named Tiger and a runaway child named Neena. Together, they uncover Appu's extraordinary abilities and fight to save his father.

April 19

2024

Release Date

Hindi

Language

32 minutes

1 hour

Running Time

Cast

Arjun Bajwa

Manish Bhawan

Rupa Bhimani

Abhijit Bhunia

Titas Chakraborty

Aarash Diwan

Prosenjit Ganguly

Vandana Kashyap

Sonal Kaushal

Rajesh Kava

Sabina Malik

Shraboni Mukherjee

Manoj Pandey

Trilok Patel

Snigdha Sharma

Malavika Shivpuri

Jasleen Singh

Samay Thakkar

3.0

5/5

Average Rating

The above-mentioned average rating is based on the derived ratings of multiple review platforms

OH Review

5/5

Movie Review: Appu

Plot

The tale of Appu follows the adventures of a baby elephant calf on a heroic journey to save his family from poachers. The film effectively conveys the message of wildlife conservation, despite its predictable storyline and overdramatic dialogues.

Acting

The voiceover artists in Appu excel in bringing their characters to life and conveying the emotional depth of the story. Despite some shortcomings, the cast delivers commendable performances throughout the film.

Cinematography

Visually, Appu impresses with its storybook-like quality and vibrant jungle setting. The animation is captivating, although some scenes contribute to the film's length without adding much enjoyment.

Direction

Directed by Prosenjit Ganguly, Ajay Velu, and Archisman Kar, Appu effectively conveys the #ElephantLivesMatter message. While the storytelling may be formulaic, the film's essential message and endearing characters make it a worthwhile watch.

Conclusion

Overall, Appu offer unique insights into important social and environmental issues. While the film may have its flaws, including predictable storylines, the visual appeal, and essential messages make it worthy addition to the cinematic landscape in animation world of movies.



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