Kids
DQE’s ‘The Jungle Book’ to premiere on Disney XD in US
MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based animation company DQ Entertainment has added another feather in its cap by selling the broadcast rights of its 3D HD animated series ‘The Jungle Book‘ to Disney XD in US.
The property will premiere on 11 June on the cable and satellite channel which is available in over 78 million US households.
The Jungle Book – 26 x 22‘ 3D HD has generated tremendous interest world-wide including Europe for broadcasting and home entertainment.
As per information available on its website, The Jungle Book ZDF Group Germany, TF1 Group France, NBC Universal London, ABC Television Australia have taken wide ranging rights including some co-production rights for 52×11‘ TV series and 1×60‘ special Feature (StereoScopic).
SMC Entertainment, a division of Sun-Mate, has the television, home video, licensing and merchandising rights in North America for ‘The Jungle Book‘ based on an earlier agreement with DQE.
Rudyard Kipling‘s most loved characters come to life in The Jungle Book 26 x 22‘ TV series for ages 6 to 9. It narrates stories of the man cub Mowgli who was raised in the Indian jungles by a pack of wolves since he was born.
DQE Group chairman & CEO Tapaas Chakravarti commented, “We are honoured that ‘The Jungle Book‘ will soon be on Disney channels in USA. Mowgli and his friends have found their rightful home and we are confident that they will continue to enthrall audiences in their new CGI avatars.”
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.
