Filmmakers who expanded their film worlds through comic book
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Ekta Kapoor – Vvan: The Force of the Forest
With Vvan: The Force of the Forest, Ekta Kapoor became the only female creator in India to launch a comic book universe for a film property at Comicon
Expanding the mystical world of Vvan beyond cinema, the comic book titled “The Legend of Vvan,” reflects her ambition to build immersive storytelling
S. S. Rajamouli – Baahubali Franchise
The monumental success of Baahubali wasn’t confined to cinema. Rajamouli expanded the franchise through Baahubali: Battle of the bold, the digital comic series
Rakesh Roshan – Krrish Franchise
Rakesh Roshan collaborated on graphic storytelling extensions that further explored the adventures of the masked superhero with the comics
The move strengthened Krrish as a homegrown superhero brand for younger audiences and comic enthusiasts alike
Aamir Khan – Lagaan
The Oscar-nominated classic Lagaan also inspired a comic book version that recreated the underdog sports drama in illustrated form titled Lagaan - The Story
Anubhav Sinha – Ra.One
Ahead of the film’s release, Ra.One received its own digital comic book adaptation, adding layers to the sci-fi superhero narrative, helping build anticipation
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