Kids
Turner acquires DQE’s TV feature Omkar for India
MUMBAI: Turner International has acquired Hyderabad-based DQ Entertainment‘s Omkar, an Indian mythological TV feature, for showing it on its kids network in India.
Omkar will premiere on Turner India‘s kids‘ channels in 2010. DQE holds exclusive rights for home video, publishing and global audio visual rights other than Turner‘s exclusive territory.Says DQE chairman and CEO Tapaas Chakravarti, “We have entered the phase of exploring the aura of Indian stories and a partnership with a committed and leading company like Turner is a sure way to fine tune the content for animation lovers and kids.”
Earlier, Turner had acquired two DQE TV feature titles for the Indian region including Balkand and Ravan.
Says Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA) VP – content Mark Eyers, “Indian animation is an integral part of our content mix and as the leading kids‘ channels of the country, we have supported the sector consistently by offering homegrown animations a national platform. We are delighted to add ‘Omkar‘ to our Indian animation library, with over 30 animated productions.”
Omkar revolves around inspiring and educating tales of Lord Shiva and his family comprising Goddess Parvati and their two sons, Kartikeya and Ganesha.
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.
