Movies based on comics are prevalent in the West, with many examples from Marvel and DC. However, there are instances where a movie and its characters become so popular that they are extended into comics at the request of fans. “Bahubali: Battle of the Bold” is an example of such a case.
Comics, once a very popular medium, have nowadays become a tool to popularize franchises. Many movies and projects use this method, as it not only acts as a marketing tool but also deepens the world-building of the show.
Recently, a very popular Malayalam movie, “Minnal Murali,” is planning to launch its comics, Tye project is led by Rana Daggubati, who is going to collab with Tinkle comics. It will delve into other adventures this Indian superhero experiences.
With this trend, we can expect many more movies to be adapted into comics. Vasan Bala’s “Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota” provides a great layout for a quirky comic book.
Another example might include “Jagga Jasoos,” which was a box office flop but later resonated with the audience so much that fans still want its universe to be explored.
“Bob Biswas,” a 10-minute extended cameo of a contract killer in the 2012 movie “Kahaani,” became so popular that a spin-off featuring Abhishek Bachchan was created.
Apart from these, there are innumerable characters like ‘Choocha’ from Fukrey, ACP Naidu from ‘Monica O my darling’ and ‘Ramanna’ from Raman Raghav 2.0 that can be explored in print media.
Cinema is an art form that has flourished for more than a decade. Good movies come and go, but the best ones are those that stay forever. Audience engagement with a product is an important factor in increasing its longevity. Many movies come up with different ideas such as special merchandise and games to amplify engagement and the world they have created. Do tell us know your thoughts about comics being reinvented.
