India, May 29 -- Truly, children's films have become an endangered species. And no, this isn't about movies that happen to carry a U/A certificate. The distinction here is for films designed for young audiences, stories that engage with their world. The Great Grand Superhero is an attempt to cater to this target group. Is it successful? Let's find out.

Directed by Manish Saini, the film centres on Dipu (Mihir Godbole), who arrives at a new school and, desperate to fit in, tells his classmates that his grandfather (Jackie Shroff) is a superhero. The claim snowballs, with the children demanding evidence. Matters become even complicated when Grandpa insists that the story is true, though there's a catch: his powers only kick in when aliens ...