Kids
Creative Eye plans 3D kids’ flick
MUMBAI: Creative Eye Ltd., one of the prime suppliers of mytho software to channels terrestrial and satellite, in India, has now decided to make a 3D feature film for children.
In a notice to the National Stock Exchange, the production house has announced its intention of making what it claims is India’s ‘first 3D plus film’. Aabra ka Dabra will handle a children oriented subject and will be the first stereoscopic film using exclusive 3D Plus technology that does not require special polaroid lenses for projection. The technology has been developed indigenously jointly by Creative Eye Ltd., and the FX factory, an outfit that specialises in developing special effects for Indian feature films. The special stereosopic 3D Plus technology has also been patented in India, according to the notice.
The announcement comes nearly one year after Creative Eye disclosed its intention of venture into feature filmmaking. The company had said all three Hindi feature films would be launched by the end of calendar year 2002-2003. The first production to go on the floors was tentatively titled Tum Jo Mil Gaye. Produced by Dheeraj Kumar, the film was to be scripted by ZD Lari, with the music composed by Pyarelal, and directed by Amol Shedge. The film, a “social romantic film” with a new pair in the lead role, was to be shot in India and New Zealand and was slated for a January 2003 release. The other two films were to be launched by the end of August and September 2002 respectively.
As of now, of course, there’s no word on where these are at.
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.
