MUMBAI: Malaysia's 3D animation film Geng-The Adventure Begins is set to release in India on 27 August.

The film is being distributed in India by Ken Films in association with Les' Copaque and IndiaTales Media.

Geng is about a gang that embarks a journey of action and adventure set upon the warm atmosphere of a village. Set against the Indian backdrop and with Indian characters, the movie is an adventurous story that is bound to appeal both to kids and adults.

Unlike other films, Geng seeks to promote Asian Culture globally. Apart from Malaysian characters, it has several Indian characters that is bound to strongly connect with the Indian audience.

While making this 3D film, the producers always had the Indian audience in their mind and hence the storyline and characters were based in India.

This film has won many awards like best director, best animated film, best short film (animated) at the International Film Festival for Children, Indonesia, 22nd Malaysian Film Festival - 2 Jury's Choice Awards (box-office, animated feature film with distinctive characters), MSC Malaysia Kre8tif! Industry Awards- best editor, best music/score.

Avers Ken Film chaiman Aneesh Singhal, “After smashing box office records in Malaysia, 3D animation film GENG will become the first Malaysian movie to get a commercial theatrical release in India when it opens here in the last week of August."