With the announcement of a movie on ‘Shaktimaan’, hope has arisen that there is plenty for our desi superheroes still in store. Here we list the superheroes from the Indian comic-book universe who definitely deserve a movie. Credit: Special Arrangement
Doga: Suraj, who had a disturbing childhood, grew up being treated like a dog under the supervision of dreaded gangster Halkan Singh as Doga. Wearing a dog mask, he takes charge to clean up the crime in his city with the belief in 'killing the problem, instead of solving it.
Shakti: A hospital staff with an alter-ego, Shakti is a staunch feminist icon who stands up for every woman who is in trouble. She is also blessed with unique powers that come in handy when she fights her enemies. Credit: Facebook/@comics1world
Inspector Steel: Inspector Amar loses his body parts in an accident. In a bid to save him, his brand is put on a steel body making him a cyborg. His steel body makes him almost invincible to regular weapons. Credit: Comicvine.gamespot.com
Nagaraj: Introduced by Raj Comics in 1986, Nagaraj was born with millions of tiny snakes running in his body because of a curse given by Snake God. Credit: Facebook/Nagraj
Bhokal: A character that travelled all the way to Earth from a different world take revenge for his parent’s death. Credit: Raj Comics
Bheriya: Bheriya and Kobi are half wolves and half-human who are constantly at loggerheads despite being a part of the same body. Over the years, Bheriya has acquired an iconic status in the Indian comic book superhero genre. Credit: Raj Comics
Published 11 February 2022, 12:29 IST