Kids
Nick goes local with ‘Jadoo’
MUMBAI: Kids channel Nick has acquired rights to ‘Jadoo’, a famous character from the film Koi Mil Gaya, as part of its drive to expand local presence.
The 26-episode half-hour show based on the character will be introduced in mid-November. Nick will partner with Mumbai-based Grafiti Multimedia to produce the series.
“Nick is partnering with Grafiti Multimedia and Filmkraft India. We will be launching the live action cum animation show as we step up our localisation drive. We will have 26 episodes to start with,” says MTV Networks India managing director Alex Kuruvilla. The character ‘Jadoo’ was acquired from Filmkraft India, a production house floated by noted star Rakesh Roshan.
“This is the first time ever we are embarking on a project of this scale and are collaborating with a local animation company along with the first ever action oriented animated series. We are looking at merchandising opportunities as well,” says Kuruvilla
Adds Graphiti Multimedia chairman and chief creative officer Ram Mohan: “It is a milestone and a big day for us. This is original content and an indigenous product, based on an Indian story.”
The promos for the show, likely to air on Sundays, will hit the channel two weeks in advance. School will form an important part of the promotional and marketing strategy for the show.
“Jadoo is just the first in a series of major announcements that we expect to make on Nick,” says Kurvilla.
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.
