Rafadan Tayfa 4: Hayrimatör

Rafadan Tayfa 4: Hayrimatör is the fourth theatrical film in the Rafadan Tayfa animated series, produced by Turkish. Released on 29 December 2023, it was directed by İsmail Seedling and written by Arzu Yurtseven. The film is crafted in the family and children’s entertainment animation genre.

Synopsis

The film begins with Hayri, known as the youngest human to travel to space, enrolling in a prestigious science and technology school that admits only gifted students. At the school, Hayri begins working on a large robot named “Hayrimatör,” and with the help of his alien friend Zobi, he successfully activates the invention. However, the robot’s attention-grabbing capabilities attract malicious agents who seek to take control of it. The film follows Hayri and his friends as they fight to protect Hayrimatör and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

Characters:

1. Hayri: One of the main characters of the series, recognized as the youngest human to travel to space. In the film, he plays a central role in developing the robot Hayrimatör at his science and technology school. He has a courageous and optimistic personality.
2. Zobi: Hayri’s alien friend who provides both technical and emotional support in activating Hayrimatör. He offers creative solutions to problems through his unique perspective.
3. Kâmil: One of Hayri’s close friends, known for his humorous and supportive nature. He plays a vital role in the mission to rescue Hayrimatör.
4. Akın: The smart and logical member of the team. He emerges as one of the group’s leaders in strategy development and planning.
5. Sevim: The responsible and empathetic member of the team. Always supportive of her friends, Sevim serves as the group’s moral anchor.
6. Hale: The brave and determined member of the team. She actively participates in the struggle to save Hayrimatör.
7. Mert: Another team member with a strong interest in technology and science. His technical knowledge contributes significantly to solving key challenges.
8. Hayrimatör: The giant robot in the film, referred to as the “Invention of the Century.” Developed by Hayri and his friends, its capabilities and its status as a target for villains form the central conflict of the story.
9. The Agent and His Team: The antagonistic characters who seek to seize control of Hayrimatör. They serve as the main villains of the film, aiming to use the robot for their own interests.

Box Office Performance

The film was the most-watched production in Türkiye as of 2024, viewed by 2,815,260 spectators.^【1】 Generated a box office revenue of 306,774,887 TL, achieving a successful performance.

Other Films in the Series

The Rafadan Tayfa series has been making a mark in animated cinema since 2018 and includes the following films:

• Rafadan Tayfa: Dehliz Macerası (2018)
• Rafadan Tayfa: Göbeklitepe (2019)
• Rafadan Tayfa: Galaktik Tayfa (2023)
• Rafadan Tayfa: Cappadocia (2024)