Best-selling author Neil Gaiman and Graphic India are partnering on a new English animated film Cinnamon.
Graphic India is the Indian-themed character entertainment company while Gaiman is the NYT best-selling author and creator of films and series including, Coraline (Academy Award Nominee, Best Animated Feature), The Sandman, American Gods and Good Omens.
Based on a short story written by Gaiman, the screenplay of Cinnamon is being adapted by Gaiman and Indian animation writer and creator, Sharad Devarajan (The Legend of Hanuman; Baahubali: The Lost Legends) with Sarena Khan and Sujatha SV. The film will be directed by Indian animator Jeevan J. Kang.
Born with pearl eyes that render her blind to the physical world, Cinnamon’s destiny is shaped forever when a mysterious talking tiger appears. Offering to lead her through the wonders and trials of the wild, Cinnamon begins a perilous adventure that will shape her path and test her resolve. She enters a hidden realm where the line between the mundane and the mystical is as thin as a whisper and where the ancient wisdom of India breathes life into a jungle thrumming with secrets.
“I am thrilled to be collaborating with Sharad Devarajan and his exceptional team on Cinnamon. Sharad’s passion for storytelling and his deep understanding of Indian culture and mythology makes him the perfect partner to bring this tale to life. Together, we are crafting a film that will transport audiences to a world of magic, wonder, and eternal truths, a story that celebrates the transformative power of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. I cannot wait to share this incredible journey with animation fans around the world, old and new,” commented Gaiman.
“Neil Gaiman is one of the greatest storytellers of our time, if not all time. I am honoured to bring his enchanting story of Cinnamon to audiences around the world. Inspired by Indian fables, Cinnamon weaves together the timeless theme of dharma as a young princess embarks on a journey of courage and self-discovery. At its core, it explores the universal human experience of the eternal struggle between light and darkness,” added Devarajan.
Previously at Graphic India, Devarajan and Kang created and produced (with Kang directing) the animated series The Legend of Hanuman for Disney+Hotstar when it was released.