The anticipation surrounding the upcoming animated feature Mahaprabhu Jagannath continues to grow stronger with every new update. After receiving immense appreciation for its first poster across India, the film has now reached a spiritually significant milestone as the team visited globally revered humanitarian, spiritual leader, and founder of The Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, at The Art of Living International Center in Bangalore today.

During the heartfelt meeting, the makers of the film presented the official poster of Mahaprabhu Jagannath to Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and sought his blessings for the film’s journey and release. Gurudev warmly greeted the entire team and extended his blessings and best wishes for the success of the project.

Following this divine and memorable interaction, the makers officially announced the film’s pan-India theatrical release date as 10th July and unveiled the film’s highly anticipated second poster.

After capturing the hearts of millions through the hugely successful television series Jay Jagannath, the beloved world of Lord Jagannath is now set to arrive on the big screen in a grand multilingual theatrical spectacle. Mahaprabhu Jagannath is envisioned as a complete family entertainer that beautifully combines high-quality animation with rich cultural and spiritual storytelling. The film promises to deliver meaningful learnings while remaining visually engaging and emotionally resonant for audiences of all age groups.

Rooted deeply in devotional storytelling and Indian cultural imagination, the project aims to offer mythological inspiration through an immersive exploration of the rich lore of Lord Jagannath, brought alive with vibrant animation and child-friendly visuals designed especially for younger audiences while remaining emotionally impactful for families nationwide.

Produced by Durga Prasad Dalai under the banner of Ele Animations Pvt Ltd., the film follows the massive success of the acclaimed animated series Jay Jagannath. The series has garnered millions of views and become a household favourite while airing on the Pogo channel. Building on that success, the production house is now preparing for a massive theatrical footprint. In a significant step for Indian animation, Ele Animations has collaborated with Cinepolis to ensure a wide theatrical release across more than 300 screens nationwide in Hindi, Odia, and Telugu.

Reflecting on the spiritual experience and the larger vision behind the project, Durga Prasad Dalai, Founder and Creative Head of Ele Animations, said:

"Meeting Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji at The Art of Living International Center in Bangalore and receiving his blessings for Mahaprabhu Jagannath has been a deeply humbling and unforgettable experience for our entire team. Presenting the official poster to him and seeking his blessings before announcing our theatrical release date and unveiling the second poster made this moment even more special for us. Mahaprabhu Jagannath represents the very first chapter of our larger vision — the 'Sanatan Universe' — an interconnected cultural storytelling universe aimed at taking Indian spiritual narratives to audiences across the world. We are incredibly excited to bring this magical and culturally rooted cinematic experience to families across India on 10th July."

Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd. has evolved into a global animation powerhouse since 2008, delivering high-quality content to over 36 countries. The studio’s defining milestone remains its original IP, Jay Jagannath, which successfully blends mythology with modern storytelling sensibilities. Through original IPs and international collaborations, Ele Animations continues to strengthen its reputation as a creator of world-class animation content.

The film is directed by Shripad Warkhedkar, with screenplay and dialogues penned by Pallavi Sharma. Adding emotional depth and devotional energy to the film is the soul-stirring music composed by Aviral Kumar.

With the newly unveiled second poster teasing a vibrant world filled with devotion, adventure, emotion, and culture, Mahaprabhu Jagannath is now all set for its grand theatrical journey. Backed by divine blessings and growing nationwide excitement, the film officially arrives in cinemas across India on 10th July.