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Pogo to premiere original movie ‘Mayanagri’ on Diwali
MUMBAI: Kids‘ channel Pogo is set to premiere Mayanagri, one of the original productions from the channel starring Chhota Bheem and Krishna.
Mayanagri will be aired on Diwali day (26 October) at 2 pm.
Turner International India GM Entertainment Networks, South Asia Monica Tata said, “The premiere of Mayanagri is the perfect gift for kids this Diwali where they are getting to spend Diwali afternoon with their favorite superhero Chhota Bheem. The movie is not only entertaining and thrilling but also teaches kids about bravery and truth.”
Mayanagri is the story of a demoness who visits the very spot where Kirmada‘s body had burst into ashes. Using powerful magic, she recaptures Kirmada‘s essence from the dust and recalls his soul from the spiritual plane. But Kirmada is unable to regain his form as Krishna‘s power prevents his complete resurrection.
The angered demoness, Kirmada‘s sister, vows to resurrect her brother even if it means capturing Krishna himself and forcing him to perform the act. So she sets about crafting an elaborate and faultless plot to capture him. Maayandri sends her pet, a magpie to spy on Krishna.
Meanwhile Bheem and his friends are visiting Krishna in Dwarka. After some memorable days, they prepare to take their leave. At the time of parting, Krishna gives each of the kids something as a memoir of their time in Dwarka. Of these, the most unique are the gifts for Bheem and Chutki‘. Chutki receives a jeweled ring that will change colour whenever she is in need of help. To Bheem, Krishna gifts a pendant with their portraits etched on it. Through the spying magpie, Maayandri finds out about the gifts and manages to steal Chutki‘s ring.
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.
