‘Return of the Jungle’ teaser out: Makers brings Panchatantra-inspired animated tale to big screens

The teaser of the upcoming animated feature film 'Return of the Jungle' from Emmy-nominated Indian animation studio, Vaibhav Studios, is finally out.

Set in contemporary India, 'Return of the Jungle' has been dubbed as "a modern-day Panchatantra-inspired story with strong Indian roots," as quoted by Deadline. The film follows the story of a group of fourth graders who discover their confidence through the enchanting jungle stories shared by a grandfather.

The teaser also showcases a mix of animals and cricket-playing kids who dream of becoming superheroes.

The film was previously showcased at the Cannes Film Market. It is directed by Vaibhav Kumaresh, the creator of JioStar mascat Simpoo and Warner Bros Discovery's 'Lamput'.

Speaking about the same, Kumaresh shared, "Return of the Jungle is Indian Animation as you've never seen before. It's a beautiful fusion of contemporary India with our rich folktales. Endearing characters, performances, hugely nostalgic scenarios, music featuring bhajan, calypso and qawwaali, quirky humour, a nail-biting game of cricket and a simplicity that touches your soul - ROTJ offers an emotional rollercoaster experience never seen before on Indian screens," as per a statement.

Calling it a "wholesome family entertainer," he added, "ROTJ is for the child in each one of us. It's a wholesome family entertainer - clean, positive and highly inspiring. Every age group will closely connect with the film as they'll see themselves in it."

'Return of the Jungle' will hit theatres across India on May 29.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”