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| name = Hanuman vs Mahiravana<br />
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| director = Ezhil Vendan<br />
| producer = {{ubl|[[Rajiv Chilaka]]|Samir Jain|Srinivas Chilakalapudi}}<br />
| writer = Narayanan Vaidyanathan<br />
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Ramayana]]''|[[Valmiki]]}}<br />
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| studio = [[Green Gold Animation]]<ref name="ToI intro">{{cite news|title=A Indian epic animation film that will appeal to all age groups|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/a-mythological-animation-film-that-will-appeal-to-all-age-groups/articleshow/64843987.cms|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> Gamaya Inc<br />
| distributor = [[Yash Raj Films]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|07|06|India}}<br />
| runtime = 96 minutes<ref name="BookMyshow">{{cite news|title=Hanuman vs Mahiravana (3D Hindi)|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/hanuman-vs-mahiravana-3d-hindi/ET00075717/|website=BookMyShow IN}}</ref><br />
| country = India<br />
| language = {{ubl|Hindi|Tamil}}<br />
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'''''Hanuman vs Mahiravana''''' is a 2018 Indian epic adventure 2D and 3D stereoscopic animated film, made by Gamaya Inc, produced by [[Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd]] and distributed by [[Yash Raj Films]]. Written by Narayanan Vaidyanathan and directed by Dr. Ezhil Vendan. It is the story of [[Hanuman]] and his attempts to free [[Rama]] and [[Lakshmana]] from the clutches of evil wizard Mahiravana. It focuses on the tale of Hanuman and his biggest battle with [[Ravana]]’s youngest step-brother, the king of [[Patala]] Mahiravana.<br />
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The movie ''Hanuman vs Mahiravana'' was released across India in Hindi and Tamil on July 6, 2018.<ref name="Hanuman vs Mahiravana (3D Hindi)">{{cite news|title=New 'Hanuman vs Mahiravana (3D Hindi)|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/hanuman-vs-mahiravana-3d-hindi/ET00075717/=22 June 2018|website=BookMyShow}}</ref> The film was distributed by [[Yash Raj Films]] and released in two languages; [[Hindi]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref name="'Hanuman vs Mahiravana' gets new release date">{{cite news|title='Hanuman vs Mahiravana' gets new release date|url=http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/hanuman-vs-mahiravana-gets-new-release-date-2114476.html|accessdate=7 June 2018|newspaper=Times of India}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
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It focuses on the tale of [[Hanuman]] and his biggest battle with [[Ravana]]’s youngest step-brother, the king of [[Patiala|Pataala]] [[Ahiravan|Mahiravana]].<br />
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== Characters ==<br />
* [[Rama]] (7th incarnation of Bhagavan Maha [[Vishnu]])<br />
* [[Sita]] (incarnation of Goddess Maha [[Lakshmi]])<br />
* [[Lakshmana]] (incarnation of [[Anantha]]{{dn|date=March 2022}} / Sesha Naga (Serpent bed of Maha [[Vishnu]])<br />
* [[Hanuman]] (Son of demigod [[Vayu|Wind]] and Avatar of Lord [[Shiva]])<br />
* [[Sugriva]] the Vanara king of [[Kishkintha]]<br />
* [[Vibhishana]] younger brother of [[Ravana]] and [[Kumbha karna]]<br />
* [[Ravana]] mighty king of [[lanka]] Rakshasa ruler<br />
* [[Ahiravan|Mahiravana]] - king of [[Patala]] loka<br />
* Sage Tamisra<br />
* Baka<br />
* Taka<br />
* Assassin Commander<br />
* Monkey Soldier [[Makardhwaja]]<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
The film received mixed reviews. ''Cinestaan'' said that it ''"''fails to make an impact either as an animated adventure, or a retelling of the ancient legend of Mahiravana.''"''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/hanuman-v-s-mahiravana-37096|title=Hanuman v/s Mahiravana review: Childish animation and storytelling let down an ambitious project|last=Iyengar|first=Shriram|website=Cinestaan|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref> The [[The Times of India|''Times of India'']] gave it 2.5/5 stars saying "is worth a watch but don’t go expecting anything that's world class".<ref>{{Citation|title=Hanuman Vs Mahiravana Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/hanuman-vs-mahiravana/movie-review/64866902.cms|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref> ''Glamsham'' gave it 3/5 stars saying "In spite of its limitations and lack of powers and techniques to fight the animation standards set by the west, HANUMAN VS MAHIRAVANA is still a fair deal of entertainment."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://in.glamsham.com/en/hanuman-vs-mahiravana-movie-review-a-novel-pious-attempt|title=HANUMAN VS MAHIRAVANA Movie Review: A novel & pious attempt|website=Glamsham|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Indian animation industry]]<br />
*[[List of Indian animated feature films]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|id=8430866}}<br />
* {{Facebook|HvM.movie}}<br />
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{{India Animation Industry}}<br />
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