Kids
POGO announces the ‘Big Picture’ series with character ‘Chhota Bheem’
Mumbai: POGO, an Indian kids entertainment channel, has announced the launch of ‘Big Picture’, a first-of-its-kind content format that brings characters and storylines in a mini-series format, for Indian viewers in six languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Marathi.
Adapting to dynamic viewing preferences and interests, POGO continues to showcase relevant and relatable stories, spanning multiple genres. Developed by combining engaging plots and a weekly format, ‘Big Picture’ will provide young viewers with an hour-long three-part feature of enjoyable content across themes including the introduction of an ultimate villain ‘Maha Shaitan’. Each week the Big Picture saga will excite kids’ imaginations and stir emotions as they follow the adventures of the fan-favourite character ‘Chhota Bheem’.
Speaking about the launch of ‘Big Picture’, Warner Bros. Discovery South Asia head – kids cluster Uttam Pal Singh said, “Since the beginning, POGO has strived to introduce stories in varied formats reflecting the joy of being a kid along with the heart of riveting narratives. ‘Big Picture’ is our endeavour to draw fans into the world of popular characters in a never-before format that will excite young viewers for more every week. We are sure that POGO’s fans will love the ‘Big Picture’ that premieres with the blockbuster tales of India’s most celebrated animated character Chhota Bheem.”
Kickstarting the ‘Big Picture’ slate is POGO’s longest-running show and character ‘Chhota Bheem’ with the ‘Chhota Bheem: Kirmada Ka Keher’. Bheem and his friends will take fans on new and gripping adventures with the upcoming parts of the mini-series on Sunday, 5 March, at 11:30 AM, followed by repeats over the week. The third part will become even more impactful with Kahna joining the Dholakpur gang to put an end to Kirmada’s evil wishes. Every week, Bheem will fight against the strongest maha villains from the ‘Chhota Bheem’ universe making the mini-series action-packed.
“‘Chhota Bheem’ has received tremendous support from the audiences as an original animated cartoon series on par with international shows in terms of popularity in India”, said Green Gold Animation founder & CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “Our deep-rooted stories have regaled kids over the years. We are exhilarated to unveil a fresh slate of ‘Chhota Bheem’ stories with POGO’s exciting ‘Big Picture’ format.”
Watch ‘Chhota Bheem: Kirmada Ka Keher’ promo here
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.
