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DQE inks licensing pact with German firm for Jungle Book
MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based DQ Entertainment has signed a licensing agreement for ‘The Jungle Book’ with C. Riethmuller GmbH (Riethmuller), Germany, for the distribution of branded party products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
As per the agreement, Riethmuller will manufacture and distribute party goods like paper plates, paper cups, napkins, table covers, party chains, party hats, balloons, drinking straws, candles, party bags and banners, decorating garlands and lanterns etc. based on The Jungle Book characters.
Riethmuller will manufacture these in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for a period of two years.
Says DQE Group CMD and CEO Tapaas Chakravarti, “Riethmuller are the leaders in Europe and Asia and have a strong penetration in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for party products. We are sure that Riethmuller are the right partners for merchandising an iconic property like The Jungle Book. This is the beginning of a new and strategic relationship and we look forward to continue our association with Riethmuller as well as our strategic partners ZDF Enterprises.”
The deal was concluded through the animation, gaming and live action entertainment production and distribution company’s merchandising agents in Germany, ZDF.
Avers ZDF Enterprises project manager merchandising Oliver Grundel, “Riethmueller has a company history of more than 150 years and is one of Europe‘s leading and most successful companies in the field of event-, party-, carnival- and decorative supplies. We are pleased to have won another high calibre partner in the licensing of The Jungle Book and are convinced that this topic will be successfully translated into these product categories as well.”
Riethmuller’s product range include properties like Spiderman, Barbie, 3 Musketeers, Ben 10, Roary, Barbie Glam, Spider-Man & Friends, Spider Sense, Playmobile Pirates, Teddy & Friends, Pirates, Dino and Safari.
States Riethmueller CEO Edgar Riethmueller, “We believe in the enormous potential of The Jungle Book as one of the most popular topics and as one of the true international classics in L&M. Thus, we are very happy to have reached this agreement and look forward to working jointly with ZDF Enterprises and DQ Entertainment.”
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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.
