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Pogo to launch Singhasan Battisi on 1 August
MUMBAI: Following the launch of Kumbh Karan on Pogo, the channel is now set to premiere its latest desi toon, Singhasan Battisi, on 1 August at 10.30 am.
Acquired from Shethia Audio Video, Singhasan Battisi brings alive the age old, legendary tales of King Vikramaditya and his royal throne, which is ornamented with 32 figurines, gifted to him by Lord Indra.
Said Turner International India South Asia director programming Krishna Desai, “As the new age story tellers, we‘re introducing kids to India‘s rich story telling heritage, in a format that they enjoy the most – animation. Fulfilling this vision, Pogo is happy to premiere the animated series Singhasan Battisi, based on the escapades of the mighty King Vikramaditya.”
The 32 figurines in the enchanted throne of King Vikramaditya are the key narrators of this series. As the sole witnesses to the might and greatness of King Vikramaditya, the 32 figurines come alive to narrate his various adventures in Singhasan Battisi. The stories are filled with fascinating events that not only entertain but also teach an important lesson about life. Each half-hour episode covers the tales of three figurines and in all showcases more than 50 animated characters of the long-gone era.
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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.
