Olga Kuzmina, a Russian actress who provided the voice for Cheburashka in the film of the same name, recently spoke with FAN about her experiences during production. She not only voiced the title character but also performed as Cheburashka on screen, conveying the character’s emotions and facial expressions in live action. Kuzmina emphasized that she spent a lot of time on set, staying involved throughout the shoot.
She praised the film for its tight coordination and emotional depth, calling these qualities a major asset for the entire creative team. In her view, every member of the large crew poured love and spirit into the project from the earliest stages of the script to the final credits. Kuzmina observed that, for most of the team, the primary focus was not box office performance but crafting a sincere and genuine film that would resonate with audiences.
The film’s box office success was significant: the gross reportedly surpassed 3,082,245,827 rubles, marking a new milestone that had previously only been achieved by the comedy Kholop. This performance highlights the strong public interest in family cinema and animated features that bridge generations, a trend evident in markets across North America as well as Russia.
Director Dmitry Dyachenko shared with socialbites.ca his surprise at the level of audience reception and box office achievement. He indicated that the story centered on the beloved Soviet cartoon hero will continue in future projects, signaling plans for expanding the Cheburashka universe and keeping fans engaged with new installments and related content. The director’s remarks point to a broader strategy of extending the character’s appeal beyond a single film and exploring fresh adventures that maintain the warmth and nostalgia of the original material.