Gather βround, my Bollywood buffs! Itβs your favorite snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, here to spill some animated tea straight from the land of dragons and dumplings. Buckle up, because this news is juicier than a mango in May!
Move over Mickey, thereβs a new kid on the block! π¬π
Brace yourselves, Disney fans! The Chinese animated film βNe Zha-2β has stormed the box office like a raging dragon, dethroning every animated film under the sun to become the highest-grossing animated flick ever. With a jaw-dropping collection of \$1.7 billion (thatβs 14,728 crores for my confused comrades) in just 22 days, this movie has left Disneyβs darlings eating its dust.
Ne Zha-2: Breaking Records Like a Boss
In a swift 22-day sprint, βNe Zha-2β has climbed to become the eighth highest-grossing film in the universe. At this rate, Spidey and the Avengers better watch their backs because the Ne Zha express shows no signs of slowing down. π
The Myth Behind the Madness
So, whatβs the secret sauce behind this animated sensation? Itβs all about that ancient Chinese mythology, baby! The filmβs predecessor, βNe Zhaβ, which dropped in 2019, raked in over \$700 million worldwide. Clearly, folks canβt get enough of this mythical magic.
Released on January 29th: Timing is Everything
Launched on January 29th, βNe Zha-2β is riding the wave of the Spring Festival, reaping the rewards of holiday crowd madness. While foreign films often struggle to make a splash at international box offices, this one is smashing records left, right, and center.
Meet the Cast: A Rebelβs Tale
The film introduces us to a rebellious character born from a mysterious lotus. Voiced by LΓΌ Yanting as young Ne Zha, with Joseph Kuo lending his vocals to the adult version, and Han Mo reprising his role as Ao Bing, this cast is as vibrant as the colors of Holi.
Nishaβs Nutshell: In the whimsical world of Bollywood, where logic sometimes takes a tea break, remember thisβif a rebellious lotus child can outshine a mouse with a castle, thereβs hope for us all. In Bollywood and beyond, never underestimate the power of a good storyβor a well-timed holiday release! πΏβ¨