"It is close to our heart": Jackie Shroff, director Manish Saini on upcoming film 'The Great Grand Superhero'
Mumbai, May 19
Actor Jackie Shroff shared the importance of the grandfather in a joint family while reflecting on his role in his upcoming film 'The Great Grand Superhero.'
Backed by Zee Studios and Amdavad Films and directed by Manish Saini, the film is packed with fun references to iconic pop-culture moments like Shaktimaan, Karan Arjun and Jadoo while showcasing Shroff as a superhero who is set to protect the Earth from the alien invasion.
While talking to ANI, Jackie Shroff explained the importance of a grandfather's presence, as their words carry a lot of power in the family.
Jackie Shroff said, "I liked my grandfather's role in the film, and I also liked his superpower because in a family, a grandfather's words have a lot of power in a joint family. So, it is close to my heart. He (director Manish Saini) said, this is the role, and the child thinks that he is a superhero. Whose child thinks like this? I liked this dream of a small child and the grandfather's presence at home. The digital world cannot harm a joint family. Emotion does not change."
The actor also shared his son, Tiger Shroff's, reaction to the trailer of the film. While recalling the reaction, Shroff said, "He (Tiger Shroff) liked it a lot. He said, wow, super hero, daddy."
Director Manish Saini expressed hope with his movie, saying that the film explores the childhood of children and believes that "parents will feel satisfied" after watching the movie.
While talking to ANI, Saini said, "Children can live in their childhood. It is such a story. I think parents will be satisfied that we saw something good and lived our childhood. Children will have a memory of watching this at this age. This generation will be 20, 30, 40 years old. They will say, we saw a great superhero in our childhood. It will be nostalgic for them."
The 'Great Grand Superhero' also stars Prateik Smita Patil, Bhagyashree Dasani, Sharat Saxena, Mihir Godbole, Durgesh Kumar, Saharsh Shukla, Shivansh Chorge, and Kumar Saurabh.
The film, which is backed by Zee Studios and Amdavad Films, is all set to arrive in theatres on May 29, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm a bit skeptical about the alien invasion angle - Bollywood space films rarely work. But Jackie Shroff as a grandfather superhero has potential. The emotional core about joint families and digital detox is timely. In today's world where everyone's glued to phones, this message matters. Hope Manish Saini delivers a clean, family entertainer without forced item numbers.
As a father of two young kids, this hits home. Children need stories where the hero is not just a young muscular guy but someone wise and loving. Jackie bhai can pull this off - his screen presence is unmatched. And the nostalgia factor of 90s pop culture will bring parents and kids together in theatres. Jadoo from Koi Mil Gaya waali vibe! 🪐
Interesting concept from an outsider's perspective. In Western films, grandfathers are often side characters, not superheroes. This feels uniquely Indian - placing family bonds at the center of a fantasy story. The digital world vs. joint family theme is universal though. Migrant families everywhere struggle with that balance. Hope it does well!
The cast is solid - Jackie, Prateik, Sharat Saxena - but I worry about execution. Manish Saini's previous work was okay but not spectacular. Also, why announce now for a 2026 release? That's two years away! Feels like they're just trying to create early buzz. Still, I'll give it a chance for Jackie's sake. Bhai ka charisma kisi aur mein nahi hai.
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