Kids
Toon Disney strengthens Jetix block with ‘Tutenstein’
MUMBAI: Emmy award-winning series built around the life and times of the talented mummy of an Egyptian boy-king, Tutenstein is the latest to hit Indian television screens on 17 October on Toon Disney’s daily action-adventure block Jetix.
The show combines the supernatural with adventure, comedy, mythology and history celebrating the universally popular theme of ancient Egypt. The show will air Monday to Friday at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
Walt Disney Television International-India director programming and production Nachiket Pantvaidya says, “The Jetix brand is synonymous with high energy entertainment set in fantastic worlds where anything is possible. It truly allows kids to ‘live the superhero life’ through superb entertainment while adding an element of learning through exposure to Egyptian history and mythology. The launch of Tutenstein will further strengthen the programming line-up of Jetix by adding another dimension of exciting, quality content that is already quite popular with kids aged 4-9.”
Tutenstein is an animated series revolving around a 10-year-old Egyptian-boy-mummy resurrected after 3000 years into a world he believes, should still worship him! He is struck by lightning and brought back to life in a modern-day museum in a large metropolitan city. A lot has changed in all the years that he has been mummified, but one thing that hasn’t changed in all that time is the kid’s attitude: he still thinks he’s a pharaoh!
It’s not long before he gets a really big reality check. However, that doesn’t stop this high-powered kid from pursuing what he wants. Armed with self-confidence, Tutenstein concocts a series of comedic schemes and adventures to reclaim his rightful place as “ruler of all that is!” With help from his new friends Cleo and talking cat Luxor, he copes with everyday life in the 21st century whilst at the same time defeating his ancient underworld enemies.
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.
