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Little Singham to battle it out against ‘Kaal Ki Shatir Chaal’
MUMBAI: Little Singham's biggest enemy, the demon Kaal, is back with a vengeance. After three Kaal movie franchises with Kaal ka Badla being the highest rated Indian animation movie in 2020, this powerful villain is back with its fourth edition titled Kaal Ki Shatir Chaal. In collaboration with Reliance Animation and Rohit Shetty Picturez, Discovery Kids is all set to premiere this special movie on 20 March at 11:30 am. With characters that have enthralled and kept kids at the edge of their seat, this film will see Little Singham and friends on yet another mission to keep their nemesis Kaal Rakshas from accomplishing his villainous plans.
Kaal Ki Shatir Chaal is co-powered by leading brands such as Byju's, Yakult, Act II popcorn, and revolves around Little Singham’s biggest enemy Kaal who uses his Buri Shaktiyaan (Krodha and Lobheena) to spread anger and greed in the world. While our superhero cop goes after the Buri Shaktiyaan to destroy them, he ends up losing all his powers and gets pulled into Pataal lok instead. Will Kaal succeed in destroying the world by defeating the world’s best cop and our very favourite Little Singham? It will be interesting for the audience to watch how the tiny hero will be able to save the world this time without his powers, in this exciting mega hit.
Discovery Kids head Uttam Pal Singh said, “Bigger and more terrifying the villain, the bigger and more iconic emerges the Hero. Very rarely do we see a villain hold such a sway over kids imagination, ‘Kaal’ is one of those iconic villains. Little Singham V/s Kaal Ki Shatir Chaal is an edge of the seat action adventure. The raging popularity of Little Singham, his swag, action and humour has aided the character to emerge as a foremost IP and also inspired young viewers to be good citizens, be brave, be a good friend, care for fellow citizens and we take immense pride in that.”
Reliance Animation CEO Tejonidhi Bhandare said, “We’re excited to bring yet another thrilling adventure from one of our most successful franchises, Little Singham, to the Discovery Kids Channel. We’ve managed to create such unique characters that they have been able to stand on their own and Kaal is definitely one of them. He may be a villain for the most part, but our younger audiences seem to truly enjoy the role he plays in challenging Little Singham on his adventures.”
To celebrate the success of Kaal franchise and in anticipation of the premiere of its next big film, Discovery Kids is all set to host ‘Kaal Fan Fest’ – a hunt for the biggest Kaal dan. The fest co-powered by Byju’s and Britannia Tiger Krunch will be a non-stop 12-hour fan quiz on Discovery Kids channel, giving viewers a chance to win every hour. Exciting prizes and a title of ‘Kaal ka Sabse Bada Fan’ that will be featured through a video across Discovery Kids’ social channels, await one lucky winner.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
