Allahyar's trailer sets expectations high for Pakistan's latest animated film

Don't miss Ali Noor's performance as the villain in the trailer — he scared us!

11 Jan, 2018

Who isn't excited about Allahyar and the Legend of the Markhor? No? Well, here's a trailer to get you started.

The trailer for the animated film came out on Wednesday and we have to say, the two-minute video looks good!

Allahyar is about a boy who gets kidnapped and uses the help of his animal companions to escape. The film is said to tackle several different themes and animal poaching is definitely one of them. Also, we never thought we'd say this but Ali Noor is scaring us.

Considering the edits made for the trailer and the dialogues, 3rd World Studios seems to know what they're doing. This looks like a treat to watch!

While the animation may seem like it can improve, there's no denying that its quality is lightyears ahead when compared to animated films and adverts that have previously been made in Pakistan. We have a feeling Allahyar will set the benchmark higher.

Allahyar features Anum Zaidi, Natasha Humera Ejaz, Azfar Jafri, Ali Noor and Abdul Nabi Jamali in the lead characters. According to 3rd World, Ali Rehman Khan, Hareem Farooq, Arshad Mehmood and Nadia Jamil also make appearances.

Allahyar and the Legend of the Markhor is slated for release on February 2.

Comments

Gaurav Jan 11, 2018 03:12pm

It looks good. All the best from india

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Trump Et Jan 11, 2018 03:41pm

2nd February, 2018. Waiting.

sameer Jan 11, 2018 03:41pm

I am 34 years old...and I am watching this marvellous piece of art!!!

Chirag Patel Jan 11, 2018 05:23pm

Copy paste disney characters and give them muslim names

mhw Jan 11, 2018 05:43pm

i saw yesterday and enjoyed the lovely trailer

akram Jan 11, 2018 06:18pm

looks very impressive and I am 43! The trailer even made me laugh. Is it coming out in the UK?

Sultan Alvi, Toronto Jan 11, 2018 06:37pm

What a pleasant surprise! Good job Pakistan! Keep moving forward!

HAmzA Jan 11, 2018 06:47pm

Great piece of art. The effort put in this project is highly commendable. As a reader, I will try promote this piece of art in schools and colleges. Moreover, many great animation studios have developed from scratch , making great feature animations of all time like Studio Ghibli of Japan.

last comment Jan 11, 2018 07:04pm

Good one, please use simple urdu language kids grownup abroad does not understand/enjoy fully.

haris Jan 11, 2018 07:14pm

@last comment : this would help them learn some useful Urdu words.

Seedoo Jan 11, 2018 07:56pm

Kudos to the film makers. Please keep up the great work. We have a lot of talent in Pakistan and the country is capable of achieving great heights, if we can be allowed to focus and harness their energy.

gulab Jan 11, 2018 08:51pm

@akram Why do people think animation movies are for kids only?

Zulfiqar Jan 11, 2018 09:41pm

@akram I think In Pakistan this perception exists that animated means cartoon for kids. Its a movie made with creativity. It doesn’t matter if a person is 34 , 43 or 80. Art can be enjoyed by anyone.

Talha S Jan 12, 2018 07:51am

This looks so good.

Yet another Indian sri1 Jan 12, 2018 10:44am

Very nice. Kudos to the director, looks very promising, All the best. Sri

wow Jan 15, 2018 06:38pm

Looking good even if it is fraction of cost compare Hollywood material. Well done to all the team. Can't to see one. I urge everyone not to download a copy from online etc. please encourage the production.

wow Jan 15, 2018 06:39pm

Javed ALi Jan 15, 2018 09:28pm

Awaiting anxiously in Silicon Valley - please have a full US release with good sub-titles - this will go places. Good luck!