Kids
Jerry is Indian kids’ favorite television character: Ormax Media
MUMBAI: The smart, cute and naughty little mouse Jerry from Tom & Jerry (Cartoon Network), has been chosen by kids as their most favorite television character. This was announced as a part of the findings from the study, Small Wonders.
Small Wonders is a quarterly kids‘ television study, by Ormax Media. This is a syndicated study and it ranks kids‘ favorite characters on television.
While Jerry ranks a number one with 21.6 per cent kids choosing him, Doraemon (Hungama) comes in second with a 10.8 per cent share. The third position is shared by Shinchan (Hungama) and Kanzo Hattori from Ninja Hattori (Nick), each having a 9.7 per cent share.
Speaking on the findings, Ormax Media co-founder & director Shailesh Kapoor, “The study has shown that there are certain key traits to characters that seem to work well with kids. In Jerry‘s case it‘s primarily about the comedy, whereas Doraemon jumps in popularity due to all the gadgets he uses. Across characters, we see two sides at play – the fun and mischievous side that a kid relates to, and the positivity and the learning, which can inspire the kid in his/ her real life.”
The study was conducted among kids in seven cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Jalandhar. More than 1680 kids, in the age group of 6-14 years across SECs ABC, were interviewed. They were asked to name their favorite character on television, with reasons for the same.
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.
