Azfar Jafri commanded the megaphone for two prominent projects in 2019 – the air force flick Sherdil as well as Eid-ul-Azha release Heer Maan Ja, capping his successful five-flick run at the box office. Now, he is all set to return this year with a grand animated project directed by Allahyar and The Legend of Markhor’s Uzair Zaheer Khan. The movie is expected to hit the screens this summer.
Speaking exclusively to Galaxy Lollywood, Azfar stated: “We are attempting to make what will inshallah be Pakistan’s best animated film. As with Allahyaar, I am handling the animation of this project, too.” A first look teaser from the project was released on new year’s day, which hints at an animated film with some sci-fi content revolving around robots.
Shedding more light on the film, director Uzair Zaheer Khan explained: “With this film, we are trying to raise the bar, in terms of both entertainment quality as well as the production level. We learned much through our experiences making Allahyaar, and have applied all of that on this project, through which we hope to make up for any shortcomings that were present in our previous film.” He further added that the promising animated film belongs to the “sci-fi action-adventure genre,” the name for which will be revealed soon.
With a good chunk of work having been wrapped up already, the team at 3rd World Studios is planning to release the film this summer. Following the blockbuster success of The Donkey King in late 2018, it seems the market has opened up for animated content, not just in Pakistan but internationally as well, which 3rd World Studios will surely be looking to capitalize on.
Stay tuned to Galaxy Lollywood for the latest on this venture as well as the best of Pakistani showbiz!
