Kids
Nick HD+ set to launch on Tata Sky
MUMBAI: Nickelodeon’s HD channel Nick HD+ is all set to launch on the Tata Sky direct to home (DTH) platform in India.
This will be the first HD channel for kids in the Indian market. Viacom18 has announced its intention to launch the channel earlier this year.
Available on Tata Sky’s channel no. 611, Nick HD+ will telecast an exclusive range of shows like Big Time Rush, Marvin Marvin, Kung Fu Panda and Zack and Quack.
Viacom18 kids cluster EVP and business head Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “Nickelodeon has always stayed ahead of the curve and entertained kids across the length and breadth of India. With the launch of Nick HD+ our viewers will get to watch their favourite characters in high definition quality. We are certain this latest offering from the Nickelodeon franchise will further strengthen the bonds our viewers have forged with their favourite characters.”
“Tata Sky’s best in class technology clubbed with the great content of Nick HD+ is sure to delight our little subscribers. Children are very important audience for us and we have been working towards brining innovative & exciting offerings for them. Pioneering to launch Nick HD+ in the country is one such proud moment,” added Tata Sky chief content and business development officer Paolo Agostinelli.
Nick HD+ will also showcase local content like Motu Patlu and Pakdam Pakdai along with shows like Ninja Hattori, Shaun the Sheep, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob Square Pants and Power Rangers.
Kids
Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
