Kids
Cartoon Network to launch ‘The Justirisers’; gets Shankar Mahadevan to sing title track
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network is geared to launch an action series titled The Justirisers on the action block Toonami on 7 March and what’s more, the network has roped in singer and composer, Shankar Mahadevan to sing the title track.
The show will air from Monday to Saturday from 6 pm – 6.30 pm on the Toonami block in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Shankar has been accompanied by a mix of talent including -Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner and finalist Amitabh Bhattacharya and Abbhijit Ghoshaal, noted composer Vidyut Goswami, Telugu lyricist B Easwar Rao and Tamil lyricist T.A.Kumar has composed and sung the title track of The Justirisers in three languages – Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, informs an official release.
Turner International India vice president, advertising sales and networks, India and South Asia Monica Tata said, “Cartoon Network constantly looks at trends across age and peer groups in various regions, with an aim to provide the ‘best in class’ programming for kids across India. We are very pleased that a renowned artist such as Shankar Mahadevan has sung the title tracks of our new show, The Justirisers.
“This is the first time that he has sung for a kids’ network and we are proud that he partnered with the number one channel for kids in India, Cartoon Network. We are confident that kids will love this exciting action show along with its title tracks created especially for India.”
Mahadevan said,” Since this is my first foray in the kids’ territory, what could be a better choice than to be associated with the segment leader, Cartoon Network to reach young hearts and the young at heart. I am thrilled about the tracks for The Justirisers and am really looking forward to kids’ responses from across the country.”
The Justirisers is the story of three youngsters with very different goals in life, uniting for a common cause – to fight evil. Ancient years ago, a dark atmosphere attracts the extraterrestrial civilization in the extragalactic, Hadesu. The sole defender of Hadesu, Norun Riser, wins the war but loses his life and all that remains of him is a mysterious crystal. In the Modern world, the light from the crystal shines on three young adults – Joe (Riser Glen), Ryan (Riser Gant) and Kageri (Riser Kageri). The numinous light empowers them to call the ultimate defender, Justirisers!
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.
