The Great Grand Superhero premieres August 21, 2026, bringing Jackie Shroff, childhood imagination and a touching grandparent bond to families worldwide.
GLOBAL: The Great Grand Superhero is set to premiere exclusively on KidZ on ZEE5 Global on August 21, 2026, offering families a fantasy drama built around childhood imagination, friendship and the special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. Directed by Manish Saini and led by Jackie Shroff, the Hindi-language film combines humour, adventure and emotion in a story designed for children and adults to enjoy together.
At the centre of the story is Dipu, a bright young boy who struggles to make friends because his father’s transferable job regularly takes the family to new towns. Arriving at another school and hoping to find a way to connect with his classmates, Dipu makes an extraordinary claim: his grandfather is secretly a superhero whose true identity can only be revealed to children.
The story quickly captures the imagination of Dipu’s classmates, who become eager to see his superhero grandfather in action. Rather than disappoint them, Dipu’s grandfather decides to play along. What follows is an adventure where imagination and everyday life begin to overlap, allowing the children to experience a world shaped by curiosity, friendship and belief.
Jackie Shroff leads the cast alongside Prateik Babbar, Bhagyashree, Sharat Saxena and Mihir Godbole. The Great Grand Superhero gives its central superhero idea an unusual family-focused twist, presenting kindness, love and the ability to inspire a child’s imagination as powers that can matter just as much as spectacular fictional abilities.
The film also puts the relationship between a grandfather and grandson at the heart of its emotional journey. Instead of relying solely on conventional superhero action, it explores how storytelling can help children feel connected, make friends and find a sense of belonging when their surroundings change.
ZEE5 Global Chief Business Officer Siju Prabhakaran said the film’s combination of humour, heart and imagination captures the bond between grandparents and grandchildren in a way that can connect with audiences across ages and cultures. KidZ Business Head Chandan Khandelwal similarly highlighted its themes of imagination, kindness and seeing the world through a child’s eyes.
Director Manish Saini has described the film as a story about holding on to a sense of wonder regardless of age, while Shroff has highlighted the importance of wonder, kindness and imagination throughout life.
For families looking for a warm Hindi film to watch together, The Great Grand Superhero arrives with an accessible message: sometimes making another person believe, dream and feel that they belong can be a superpower of its own.
Impact to expect
The release could strengthen the appeal of wholesome, multigenerational Indian entertainment on global streaming platforms, particularly among families seeking child-friendly stories that adults can enjoy alongside younger viewers.
