The Great Grand Superhero Movie Review: Jackie Shroff and kids make you laugh uncontrollably in first half of this light-hearted fantasy adventure

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Gayatri Nirmal
Written by Gayatri Nirmal , Author
Updated on May 29, 2026 | 01:34 AM IST | 839K
Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff (Pic Credits: Zee Studios)

Name: The Great Grand Superhero

Director: Manish Saini

Cast: Jackie Shroff, Mihir Godbole, Shivansh Chorge

Writer: Manish Saini

Rating: 3/5

Plot

The Great Grand Superhero revolves around a young schoolboy, Deepu, who proudly tells everyone around him that his grandfather, played by Jackie Shroff, is a real-life superhero. While some of his classmates believe the fascinating tale, others are determined to uncover the truth behind it.

As per Deepu’s story, the superhero’s mission on Earth is to protect the planet from dangerous aliens trying to take over. But is the story actually true? Are the aliens real? And most importantly, is the superhero truly who Deepu claims him to be? These questions form the crux of this fantasy adventure.

What Works

The biggest strength of the film is its attempt to present a fresh and emotionally-rooted story. There’s a particularly impactful scene that subtly highlights how loud action entertainers often attract more eyeballs than simple, heartfelt stories driven by emotions.

The film’s animated storytelling style, blended with human emotions, works effectively for both children and adults. While the narrative is fictional, it beautifully conveys several important underlying messages about self-belief, friendship, preserving nature, and emotional connection.

Visually too, the film creates a soothing atmosphere with its scenic landscape filled with lush greenery, lakes, and vibrant flowers, adding a calm and serene charm to the storytelling. The VFX, meanwhile, is fairly decent and complements the fantasy world well.

What Doesn’t

Certain scenes feel unnecessary and end up creating confusion while setting the narrative context. The climax, despite building anticipation, could have delivered a stronger emotional and cinematic impact.

Performances

Jackie Shroff is affable, warm, and effortlessly heroic as the grandfather. He brings emotional depth and charm to the role, making his presence one of the film’s biggest highlights.

Pratiek Smita Patil lends able support as the antagonist and fits well into the narrative.

Mihir Godbole, as Deepu, delivers a confident performance and shoulders the film with sincerity.

Shivansh Chorge as Laddu adds innocence and comic relief, making several moments genuinely enjoyable to watch.

Final Verdict

The Great Grand Superhero is a light-hearted fantasy adventure packed with emotions, innocence, and meaningful messaging. It’s a film you can comfortably enjoy with children while taking home a relevant message that resonates in today’s time.

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