Overview
The beloved Indian animated comic book duo Motu and Patlu embark on their first theatrical adventure, battling the villain John the Don for a magical crown.
Released in 2016, Motu Patlu: King of Kings was directed by Suhas Kadav and produced under the Cosmos-Maya banner. The film occupies a significant place within the Independent — telling a self-contained story outside of shared-continuity superhero franchises.
The film features lead performances from Saurabh Shukla, Aakash Sharma, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in Independent. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Kadav and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 6.5 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
Motu Patlu: King of Kings released in 2016, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by Suhas Kadav, the film was produced by Cosmos-Maya and adapts source material from Independent.
The principal cast features Saurabh Shukla and Aakash Sharma.
The film belongs to Independent — an independent / standalone production, not tied to a shared cinematic universe.
Motu Patlu: King of Kings carries an audience rating of 6.5 — a middling reception but one that hasn't prevented its cultural footprint.
The Independent source material for Motu Patlu: King of Kings has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Motu Patlu: King of Kings is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.