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Sanjay's Super Team

2015

SANJAY'S SUPER TEAM follows the daydream of a young Indian boy, bored with his father's religious meditation, who imagines "a kind of ancient, Hindu version of The Avengers," with the gods appearing like superheros.

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Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes4/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

A superhero action figure and television show are recurring story elements, but the film does not appear to promote real products or purchasing.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Hindu religious practice, specifically meditation and prayer, is a central theme and the catalyst for the story's development.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Ravana's sudden appearance, weapon theft, fire, and supernatural confrontation may briefly frighten sensitive viewers.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Animated gods and a demon king exchange attacks; weapons, bells, and statues are damaged, but no one is visibly injured and the conflict ends peacefully.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Sanjay displays inner courage by engaging with his heritage, moving beyond his comfort zone.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Beautifully blends mundane reality with imaginative, vibrant depictions of mythology and heroism.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Features an Indian family and explores Hindu mythology with authenticity and respect.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides a respectful introduction to Hindu deities and cultural practices through an imaginative lens.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The gods choose to calm Ravana peacefully, and Sanjay and his father reconnect through his drawing. Their earlier conflict keeps the message from being completely uncomplicated.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Highlights the importance of empathy, bridging generational divides, and finding harmony between different interests.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The father and son both demonstrate character growth, eventually choosing to respect and learn from each other.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in Sanjay's Super Team would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Sanjay's Super Team, and what caused that change?
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