Kids
First ten episodes of ‘Super V’ grab 150 mn viewership
MUMBAI: Super V has consistently featured in the top ten shows in the kids’ category – age group 2 to 14 years. Season one of Super V has amassed a whopping 150 million viewers for the first 10 episodes prior to the season finale. After 11 fun-filled episodes, season 1 of ‘Super V’ is primed for a thrilling finale. The teenage superhero prepares for a final face-off with the supervillain Naavar while also keeping India’s hopes of winning the junior World Cup alive. Can Super V save the day one last time?
'Super V' is an animated series about a 15-year old aspiring cricketer inspired by Indian captain Virat Kohli's teenage years. A 15-year old Virat discovers he has superpowers and assumes the responsibility of fighting the looming threat of the supervillain Naavar, who wants to destroy the world. While overpowering villains, Virat must also deal with issues that an ordinary teenager faces.
The 12-part series premiered on Virat Kohli's birthday and was broadcast in 70+ countries across 5 continents via the Star network and Hotstar.
Virat's journey in Super V is inspired by real-life incidents from the cricketer's life. Virat Kohli himself makes an appearance in every episode to underline what he thinks the life-lesson in that episode is. His appearance as a 'sutradhaar' in Super V is aimed at connecting Virat with young viewers across the country and guiding them in their own personal journeys.
Commissioned in 2017, Super V has been produced as a collaboration between Star India, Cornerstone Animation and Baweja Movies. The series finale will be aired on 26th January 2020, Republic Day at 9 am on Star Plus, Star Sports, Marvel HQ and the Disney Channel as well as being streamed on Hotstar.
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.
