Kids
Colors Tamil launches kids’ special segment ‘Nick Neram’
Mumbai: Colors Tamil is all set to woo young viewers with the launch of ‘Nick Neram,’ a kids’ special segment from the house of Nickelodeon. As a part of this special initiative, the channel will air two brand new animated series “Golmaal Jr” and “Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom” every Monday to Friday at 5 p.m and 5:30 p.m respectively, starting 24 January.
“After the success of our current shows, we are elated to introduce two animated series in our lineup,” said Colors Tamil business head Rajaraman S. “While all our fiction and non-fiction shows have been popular among the Tamil viewers, we are now confident that Nick Neram will help us gain prominence among children as well. We are certain that this fresh, relevant, localised and compelling segment is another landmark for Colors Tamil in its journey to becoming the most preferred family entertainment channel in the Tamil entertainment space.”
Created by Bollywood director Rohit Shetty, “Golmaal Jr” is inspired by his comedy film series “Golmaal.” On the other hand, “Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom” narrates the story of a nine-year-old magician who is learning to harness his supernatural powers, the channel said in a statement. “Viewers can also tune in to Voot Kids to watch these shows,” it added.
“Tamil is an important market for our kids’ cluster and Colors Tamil’s popularity will help us establish a deeper relationship with our existing viewers while attracting the new ones with home-grown content that is relatable,” commented Viacom 18 head of creative, content and research for kids TV network Anu Sikka. “We are excited about this integration with Colors Tamil and will continue to synergise and explore similar possibilities going forward.”
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.
