Kids
PunToon Kids ties hands with Doordarshan
Mumbai: PunToon Kids, one of the fastest-growing YouTube networks known for engaging fun learning animation content for children, is thrilled to announce its partnership with India’s most-watched channel, Doordarshan. With the launch of PunToon Kids’ title “Piggy Bank” premiering on October 3rd, this collaboration marks a significant milestone for the brand as it strives to reach a broader audience and fulfill its commitment to providing enjoyable and learning content for kids.
‘Piggy Bank’ promises to captivate young hearts with its relatable and engaging storyline centered around the day-to-day lives of two endearing characters, Gattu and Chinki. Piggy Bank is a rich trove of kids friendly Original IP-based content inspired by everyday life happenings in an Indian household, covering a wide range of topics such as Fun Learning, Moral Stories, Mythological, Family-Centered, School Life, Creative Learning, and Indian Culture And many more. The catchy title track of ‘Piggy Bank’ is poised to become an instant favorite among kids.
PunToon Kids CEO & founder Sourabh Kumar expressed his excitement, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Doordarshan for our latest show, ‘Piggy Bank,’ harmonizing seamlessly with Doordarshan’s mission to inspire, educate, and entertain. We firmly believe that learning can be entertaining, and with Doordarshan’s extensive reach, we are confident that Gattu and Chinki will become beloved characters in households nationwide.” He added, ‘Piggy Bank’ embodies this commitment by taking young audiences on a voyage of discovery, helping them understand and appreciate their cultural roots, morals, ethics, history, and science, and become an integral part of their childhood.”
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.
