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Disney to air The Cheetah Girls One World on 28 October
MUMBAI: Disney Channel‘s original movie The Cheetah Girls One World will air on Disney Channel on 28 October at 1 pm. Shot completely in the Indian settings, the sequel continues the story of best friends Chanel, Aqua and Dorinda as they embark on their biggest adventure yet – a role in a Bollywood movie.
The movie uses local settings, talent and creativity to connect with Disney Channel fans in India. Filmed in Udaipur, Rajasthan (India), the movie celebrates friendship, cultural diversity and encourages tweens to pursue their goals and dreams.
Walt Disney Television International (India) SVP and MD Antoine Villeneuve said, “Localising international franchises has been a Disney Channel benchmark across the world. Through The Cheetah Girls One World, we have adapted content in a distinct way for Disney fans in India to provide a unique experience that reflects their culture and deepens their connection Disney Channel stars. Disney Channel celebrates Diwali with kids and families with this unique offering to enrich the festive mood.”
With change in the air and their world expanding, the Cheetah girls experience many cultural traditions including Holi Festival, the joyous, colorful spring ceremony and are personally affected by the Indian culture.
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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.
