Rafadan Tayfa 4: Hayrimatör

Rafadan Tayfa 4: Hayrimatör, Türk production and the fourth cinema film of the animated series Rafadan Tayfa. Released on 29 December 2023, the film is directed by İsmail Fidan and written by Arzu Yurtseven. The film is crafted in the animation genre specifically targeting children and families.

The film begins with Hayri, known as the youngest human to have traveled to space, enrolling in a science and technology school that admits only gifted students. At school, Hayri starts working on a large robot named "Hayrimatör" and, with the help of his alien friend Zobi, successfully activates the invention. However, the robot’s attention-grabbing nature draws the attention of malicious agents. The film follows Hayri and his friends’ struggle against these adversaries and their efforts to regain control of Hayrimatör.

1. Hayri: One of the main characters of the series, recognized as the youngest human to have traveled to space. In the film, he plays a key 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 intelligent 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 moral anchor of the group.
6. Hale: The brave and determined member of the team. She actively participates in the fight 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 the villains’ target 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.

As of 2024, the film has become the most-watched production in Türkiye, viewed by 2,815,260 spectators. With a box office revenue of 306,774,887 TL, it achieved a successful performance.^【1】

The Rafadan Tayfa series has been part of 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: Kapadokya (2024)