The Secret of Kells, an Irish-French-Belgian animated film, was nominated for an Academy Award in 2010 for Best Animated Feature Film.

M.V. Dhurandhar, an Indian artist and filmmaker, is widely regarded as the father of Indian animation for his pioneering work in the field.

Roadside Romeo, released in 2008, was the first Indian animated film to be released in 3D.

Delhi Safari, directed by Nikhil Advani, won the National Film Award for Best Animated Film in 2013.

The Jungle Book, released in 2016, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Kung Fu Panda, released in 2008, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by DreamWorks Animation.

Toy Story, released in 1995, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Pixar Animation Studios.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, released in 2009, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Sony Pictures Animation.

The Iron Giant, released in 1999, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

Rango, released in 2011, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Paramount Animation.

Despicable Me, released in 2010, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Illumination Entertainment.

Coraline, released in 2009, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Laika.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, released in 2005, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Aardman Animations.

Spirited Away, released in 2001, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Studio Ghibli.

The Powerpuff Girls Movie, released in 2002, was the first Indian animated film to be produced by Cartoon Network Studios.