Kids
Animated Salman Khan’s “Dabangg” on Cartoon Network telecast
Thiruvananthapuram: Cartoon Network, one of the most popular animation channels in India will telecast Dabanng-The Animated Series from 31 May, every day at 12.00 PM. The series is based on Salman Khan’s iconic cop character ‘Chulbul Pandey’ from the “Dabangg” franchise.
Created made by WarnerMedia, in association with Cosmos-Maya, “Dabangg-The Animated Series” joins the Cartoon Network line-up following the resounding success of other homegrown comedies like “Titoo – Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu”, “Smashing Simmba” and “Lambu-G Tingu-G” on its companion channel POGO.
Marking the launch of this latest homegrown IP, inspired by one of Bollywood’s most celebrated super-cop franchises, Cartoon Network is also launching a “#ThankYouForBeingDabangg campaign”. This unique initiative aims to celebrate the valour of police officers in India, and kids across the nation will be able to express their gratitude towards police officers through handwritten notes, videos, and messages as a part of this campaign,.
Cartoon Network and POGO, South Asia network head Abhishek Dutta revealed that the new “Dabangg animated series” is customized to cater to the needs of kids and families.
“Our new animated action-comedy is just so much fun and stars the character ‘Chulbul Pandey’ – the quirkiest cop in town. It’s been great to work with Cosmos-Maya for yet another highly-promising project. Through the ‘#ThankYouForBeingDabangg campaign’, we will also take the opportunity to recognise the constant endeavours of the police force during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage our fans and parents to partake in this initiative and showcase their gratitude,” added Dutta.
Dabanng movie producer Arbaaz Khan said, “We are thrilled to associate with Cartoon Network and Cosmos-Maya to bring to kids their favourite action-packed Bollywood franchise in an animated ‘avatar’. It has been a joyride to create new narratives with ‘Chulbul Pandey’, who the country has come to know and love. We just cannot wait for little fans and their parents to meet the animated version of the quirky and amazing ‘Chulbul Pandey’ on Cartoon Network!”
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.
