When the power of the Dragon Warrior meets the exuberance of Kung Fu Pandya – it’s just sheer magic! Yes, you guessed right – Youth Icon and Superstar Hardik Pandya recently shot a super cool video with none other than the official film mascot for Po, the lead character from the Kung Fu Panda series. This special video is a celebration of both these legends doing what they do best – spreading the joy. Po returns to the big screen to wow audiences with his cool Q and his vivacity with Kung Fu Panda 4 after 8 years and Hardik Pandya gears up in true warrior style or should we say Dragon warrior style!
Talking about associating with the film and shooting this special video with Po, Hardik Pandya says, “I have always been a big fan of Kung Fu Panda. There is a lot in Po’s journey through the films that resonate with me, such as his determined nature, his energy, the hard work and being a team player. This partnership is for my fans, who have loving referred to me as ‘Kung Fu Pandya’, and they can look forward to some Kung Fu magic on the cricket field.”
Talking about making the Po & Pandya connect and working with Hardik Pandya, Mitali Desai, Co-Founder & COO, Black White Orange Brands Pvt. Ltd. (India Brand Licensing Partner for Universal Pictures International): “We are so excited to unveil this collaboration, merging the iconic charm of Kung Fu Panda with the dynamic persona of Hardik Pandya. This partnership brings together two distinct realms of pop culture, one of the world’s leading animation characters with one of India’s biggest sports icons. From the conceptualization of the designs to the curated merchandise, this is a collab we are all so proud of! A huge thank you to the team at Universal for their unwavering support in making this happen… a collection where the magic of animation meets the thrill of sports!” Fans can now get their hands on exclusive Kung Fu Panda X Hardik Pandya limited edition merchandise at all Souled Store outlets, online & offline.
Kung Fu Panda 4 directed by Mike Mitchell, co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine, released in India (Including 3D) on March 15 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
About Kung Fu Panda 4 and the Franchise:
For the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon JACK BLACK returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, with a hilarious, butt-kicking new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: Kung Fu Panda 4.
The Kung Fu Panda franchise, which has spanned almost 16 years and has amassed a staggering nearly $2 billion in global box-office success, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. At its core, the saga revolves around the endearing panda, Po (Jack Black), who embodies and imparts profound lessons of self-discovery, overcoming fear and the power of teamwork. As the franchise launches into a new era with Kung Fu Panda 4, the narrative takes a compelling turn, guiding Po on an internal journey of growth and change.
The film features the voice talent of returning stars Academy Award® winner DUSTIN HOFFMAN as kung fu master, Shifu; JAMES HONG (Everything Everywhere All at Once) as Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping; Academy Award® nominee BRYAN CRANSTON as Po’s birth father, Li, and Emmy Award nominee IAN McSHANE as Tai Lung, Shifu’s former student and arch-nemesis. Oscar® winner KE HUY QUAN (Everything Everywhere All at Once) joins the ensemble as a new character, Han, the leader of the Den of Thieves.
