Chhota Chetan did not start a 3D revolution in India—that would wait until Haunted 3D (2011) and Avatar’s re-release push. However, it did three things:
While the original My Dear Kuttichathan was shot in 1984, the 1998 version (Chhota Chetan) is significant for Hindi-speaking audiences. This version added new songs, changed the protagonist’s name, and most importantly, re-released the film digitally remastered for the 90s audience. This 1998 cut is the version most North Indians remember from VHS tapes and later, the infamous DvD RiP. Chhota Chetan -1998- DvD RiP XviD -India--s First 3D Movie-
Before Baahubali or Ra.One, there was Chhota Chetan. Chhota Chetan did not start a 3D revolution