The Chinese hit animated film 'Ne Zha' will be released in Malaysia. To welcome the 'Ne Zha' craze, Astro will broadcast 'Ne Zha' on March 15th (Saturday) at 8:30 PM on Astro AEC (Channel 306). Viewers can also watch it via Astro GO, On Demand, or sooka.
'Ne Zha' is a 2019 Chinese fantasy animated film based on the Ming Dynasty novel 'Investiture of the Gods'. It revolves around two traditional Chinese mythological characters, 'Ne Zha' and the East Sea Dragon King's son 'Ao Bing', along with original content.
The story tells of Ne Zha, who was reincarnated by mistake as a 'demonic pill', and his struggle against fate without succumbing to it, showcasing his courage to fight against destiny. The film achieved unprecedented success both critically and commercially, setting multiple box office records for animated films. It also represented China in the race for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, marking the first time a Chinese animated film was submitted for this award.