Kids
Funskool launches new range of toys & games based on animated characters
NEW DELHI: Funskool India, a joint venture between MRF Tyre and Hasbro Inc, has launched its new range of toys and games for kids based on various animated characters including Doraemon and Batman.
Said Funskool India general manager– sales and marketing R Jeswant, “Our latest launches are in keeping with our commitment to provide innovative and quality toys for children. We seek to provide a constructive engagement for kids this summer with our new range of toys, games and puzzles.”
The range of toys and games include Wonder World Series – Fun on The Beach, Tropical Friends, The Game of Cricket, Doraemon Labyrinth Game and Mahawar. The puzzles are based on Batman-Full Throttle 4, Doraemon 4 and Walk N Drive Truck.
Meanwhile, the company has also introduced a special board game – The Game of Cricket based on the Indian Premier League. The game allows kids to play test matches, ODIs and 20-20 series indoor.
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.
