Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (French: Astérix & Obélix contre César ) is a 1999 comedy‑fantasy adventure film directed by Claude Zidi. It is the first live‑action instalment in the long‑running Asterix film series and was produced as a French‑Italian‑German co‑production. At the time of its release, the film was the most expensive production in French cinema history, with a budget of FFR 275 million (approximately USD 48.5 million). It went on to become a major box‑office success, grossing over USD 101 million worldwide.
The success of lies in its intelligent localization. The dubbing team didn’t just translate French to Tamil; they adapted jokes and names. Asterix and Obelix vs