Kids
Nick to air The legend of the Monkey King on 6 July
MUMBAI: Nick will introduce its viewers to yet another hero series and this time its is based on the Monkey King. The show, The Legend of the Monkey King, will kick off on 6 July with back to back episodes from 2 pm to 9 pm.
After this, it will continue to air regularly every Monday to Friday at 5:30 pm.
To delight its viewers, the channel has announced ‘nick-alicious‘ contest on 6 July. Kids have to watch the show and answer simple questions by logging on to the Nick India website or by sending SMS to 26882.
100 lucky kids will get a pizza dinner sponsored by Dominoes.
Speaking on the launch of the show Nick India GM and VP Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “Kids love super heroes; and Nick always gives kids what they want. Through Monkey King – the epic superhero, kids will find a loveable superhero that they can truly adore and emulate as a role model. Kids will not only have a lot of fun through this show but also learn values of friendship, discipline and commitment.”
The Legends of the Monkey King is an epic tale which recounts the Monkey King‘s quest to find immortality for himself and his disciples. He is accompanied by his disciples, the stupid and funny Pigsy and the honest and brave Sandy.
Monkey King is a rebellious extraordinary being, born out of a rock, blessed by the grace of Heaven. He is extremely smart and capable; and has learnt all the magic tricks which enable him to transform himself into 72 different images such as a tree, a bird, a beast of prey or a bug as small as a mosquito so as to sneak into an enemy‘s belly to fight him inside or out.
As the Monkey King and his disciples venture through the Himalayas, they are faced with several unexpected incidents and dangers. They are up against evil witches, magicians, demons and monsters and they need all the help they can get! It takes teamwork, courage and of course Monkey‘s magical powers to tackle all the difficulties. But just when the brave foursome experiences one thrilling adventure, another one just begins.
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.
