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Cartoon Network voted ‘Superbrand’ for second consecutive year
MUMBAI: Turner International India’s kids channel Cartoon Network has been named a ‘Superbrand,’ second time in a row by consumers and the independent Superbrands Council Members of India.
Cartoon Network emerged as the leading brand in the category ‘Satellite Channel – Children’ for the year 2015 – 2016 after having won the accolade in the same category in 2014 – 2015.
Turner International India managing director – South Asia Siddharth Jain said, “We are delighted to know that Cartoon Network continues its award winning spree. Turner Brands have been at the forefront in providing quality content and have been the leaders in not only kid’s entertainment but also in News and English entertainment. Being awarded by Superbrands for the second time in a row is truly an honour and a proof that our content resonates strongly with our viewers and partners.”
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.
