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  • Reliance Animation and dubbing platform Rian ink MoU to bridge language gaps in entertainment

    Reliance Animation and dubbing platform Rian ink MoU to bridge language gaps in entertainment

    MUMBAI: Reliance Animation, one of India’s leading animation studios, has struck a global alliance with Rian, an AI-human multilingual dubbing and localisation platform, in a deal that could reshape the way stories travel across borders.

    The partnership brings together Reliance’s strength in creating original, culturally rooted content and Rian’s cutting-edge language technology. The tie-up promises to take Indian characters—such as Reliance’s popular Little Singham—to overseas markets while bringing international titles into India with linguistic and cultural precision.

    ““This is more than a partnership, it’s a cultural gateway,” said Anand Shiralkar, founder and chief executive of Rian. “ With Reliance Animation’s storytelling legacy and Rian’s multilingual dubbing capabilities, Indian IPs can now reach audiences in every corner of the globe, while international creators can instantly connect with Reliance’s massive 6 million strong viewer base in India. Together, we’re making stories travel further, faster, and more authentically than ever before.”

    Tejonidhi Bhandare, chief executive of Reliance Animation, said the venture would expand the reach of its “world-class content with an Indian soul”. He added, “ This is a win for creators, a win for audiences, and a bold step for the industry. ”

    The firms frame the alliance as more than a business play. By marrying storytelling with technology, they hope to foster a freer, more authentic flow of content between India and the world, laying the foundations for the next decade of global entertainment exchange.

  • Warner Bros Discovery celebrates World Animation Day

    Warner Bros Discovery celebrates World Animation Day

    Mumbai: This World Animation Day, Warner Bros Discovery’s kids’ entertainment channels—Cartoon Network, Pogo, and Discovery Kids—are highlighting India’s animation industry and the popularity of homegrown animated series, including ‘Chhota Bheem,’ ‘Bandbudh Aur Budbak,’ ‘Little Singham,’ and ‘Fukrey Boyzz.’

    During his 115th Mann Ki Baat address, prime minister Narendra Modi spotlighted Pogo’s ‘Chhota Bheem,’ created by Green Gold Animation. The prime minister stated, “You would remember those days when ‘Chhota Bheem’ began to air on TV. Children can never forget it; there was so much excitement about ‘Chhota Bheem.’ You will be amazed to know that today ‘Dholakpur’s drum’ is not only limited to India but also attracts children from other countries.”

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    In response to the Prime Minister’s message, Warner Bros. Discovery supports India’s animation industry with investments in new homegrown shows and collaborations with Indian animation artists and studios such as Green Gold Animation, Reliance Animation, Ele Animations, and Toonz Media. A testament to Warner Bros Discovery and Pogo’s fan-first strategy is the popularity of its recent animated series, ‘Jay Jagannath.’

  • Seven years of Little Singham: POGO announces new episodes and blockbusters

    Seven years of Little Singham: POGO announces new episodes and blockbusters

    Mumbai: Little Singham, a young supercop, will celebrate his seventh birthday on 15 August. Produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez in collaboration with POGO and Reliance Animation, this action-comedy series continues to captivate young viewers nationwide. To mark the occasion, POGO, India’s kids’ entertainment channel, will host a weeklong event featuring new episodes and movies where Little Singham and his team—Hawaldar Karate, Inspector Kavya, and Chiki—use their skills to protect Mirchi Nagar from dangerous villains and supernatural threats.

    As part of the celebration, POGO will release a new birthday song, inviting fans to join in with Little Singham and his gang. New episodes started airing on 11 August, every day at 3:30 pm, with the excitement culminating in a special Big Picture episode, “Little Singham: Narkasur & Kans – Andhera aur Dhwansh,” airing every Sunday at 12:15 pm. In this storyline, Little Singham must confront Narkasur and Kans, who aim to bring chaos and darkness to Singham City.

    Speaking about the show’s success and popularity, Warner Bros Discovery South Asia head of kids cluster, Uttam Pal Singh said, “Little Singham is a character and universe that instantly climbed the popularity charts on POGO with fans engaging and reciprocating the love and joy of bravery and determination. As we mark this special occasion with exciting new episodes, movies and Big Pictures throughout the week and on Independence Day, POGO remains committed to continue innovating and building the much-loved Little Singham universe that resonates with kids and families.”

    Reliance Animation CEO Tejonidhi Bhandare said, “We are thrilled to continue our journey with POGO, bringing to life the beloved crime-fighting team of Little Singham in various engaging formats in exciting storylines. The success of Little Singham reflects the deep connection audiences feel with the character and its adventures filled with action and comedy. As we celebrate another milestone, we’re reminded of the love and enthusiasm that has fueled this journey, and we’re excited to keep sharing new stories that captivate and inspire our young fans.”

    Little Singham’s birthday celebration will continue with a Sunday lineup of action-packed movies. Viewers experienced the themes of bravery, friendship, and justice in the 2D movie Tanashah se Takkar on 11 August at 1:15 pm. Additionally, fans can watch the 3D telefeature Naagsingham aur Sarpkaaal ka Vaar on 18 August at 1:15 pm, featuring another adventure.

  • POGO India’s Chhota Bheem and Little Singham’s crossover ‘Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar’ breaks records

    POGO India’s Chhota Bheem and Little Singham’s crossover ‘Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar’ breaks records

    Mumbai: POGO, India’s homegrown kids’ entertainment channel, is kicking off 2024 with an exciting milestone for its flagship production Chhota Bheem and Little Singham’s debut crossover movie ‘Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar’ that became the ‘No. 1 movie of 2023’. Leading the charts in kids’ entertainment, the epic showdown broke records with its exclusive premiere in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Marathi. The high-stakes saga pegged the dynamic duo against each other for the first time in television history, leaving the world’s fate in the balance.

    Celebrating the success of the movie, Uttam Pal Singh, Head of Kids Cluster – South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, said, “2023 has been a landmark year for POGO and its culmination with an exhilarating milestone for us and our partners Green Gold Animation and Reliance Animation has set the stage for a successful 2024. We jointly brought together the mightiest heroes of kids’ entertainment – Chhota Bheem and Little Singham, in a historic cross-over adventure loved abundantly by the fans. With extraordinary teams and talents converging, the visionary concept resulted in the record-breaking viewership phenomenon of ‘Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar’.”

    “We’re thrilled by the success of our partnership with Green Gold Animation, Rohit Shetty Picturez, and POGO. We had aimed to create a never-seen-before event for our fans with ‘Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar’ that captivates audiences of kids and families with its thrilling narrative, action sequences, and unexpected twists”. Reliance Animation’s CEO Tejonidhi Bhandare, expressed, “We hope to collaborate again in the future and replicate this success for our loyal fan base.”

    Green Gold Animation CEO & founder Rajiv Chilaka shared his excitement about movie’s success, stating, “‘Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar’ takes Chhota Bheem fans on a unique journey, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the world of Little Singham. The record-breaking love for this movie is a true testament for creative storytelling and Chhota Bheem’s expanding reach. We are excited to take this unique clash of Titans of the Toonworld forward and continue creating magic for our audience.”

  • POGO’s showdown: Little Singham vs. Chhota Bheem – ‘Aag Aur Paani Ki Takkar’

    POGO’s showdown: Little Singham vs. Chhota Bheem – ‘Aag Aur Paani Ki Takkar’

    Mumbai: Get ready for an electrifying television experience to welcome the new year! POGO, India’s homegrown kids’ entertainment channel is set to bring together two iconic forces, Little Singham and Chhota Bheem, together in the much-anticipated exclusive movie ‘Aag aur Paani ki Takkar’. Premiering on Sunday, December 31 at 1 pm in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Marathi, this blockbuster event promises an exhilarating adventure that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

    The gripping narrative unfolds when the iconic super villains from two universes, Kirmada and Kaal join forces and connive to set a clash between Firey Little Singham and Calm as water, but powerful Chhota Bheem which triggers a monumental chain reaction, plunging the two worlds into peril. The stakes escalate, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance, as the Supercop v/s Superhero face off sets for a clash of Titans of the Toonworld.

    Warner Bros. Discovery head of kids cluster – South Asia Uttam Pal Singh said, “As storytellers, we are thrilled to bring together two beloved icons, Little Singham and Chhota Bheem, in exhilarating crossover movies of the year ‘Aag aur Paani ki Takkar’. This movie is a coming together of best minds and artists from the world of animation with Reliance Animation, Rohit Shetty Picturez and Green Gold Animation along with POGO promising fans a never before experience fronted by iconic Titans of Toonworld and a historic event in the Kids genre.”

    This exclusive movie promises an immersive experience filled with suspense, action, and unanticipated plot twists that will captivate audiences of all ages.

    “We are incredibly happy to be collaborating with the might of the animation industry Green Gold Animation for the first time and are filled with pride to further our long-standing association with Warner Bros. Discovery for another exciting milestone in storytelling. This movie is a blend of thrill, unexpected events and the power of heroism. Integrating the two completely different universes has been a really exciting process of this association which will win the hearts of our young audiences across the country”, shared, Reliance Animation CEO Tejonidhi Bhandare.

    Talking about this epic crossover, Green Gold Animation and Creator of Chhota Bheem founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “We are extremely excited to take the fans of Chhota Bheem on a first-of-its-kind voyage showcasing the ultimate clash of the animated worlds of Little Singham and the characters of Dholakpur. These adored titans will be seen on the Indian television for the first-time providing fans with an experience full of suspense, action, and unexpected turns as they fight for their beliefs. With POGO and Reliance Animation, we are excited for the young fans to experience Bheem’s newest battle that will redefine sacrifice and heroism.”

    Stay tuned for this thrilling crossover event, ‘Aag aur Paani ki Takkar,’ premiering on Sunday, December 31 at 1 pm only on POGO.

    You can watch the promo of the new Maha Blockbuster Chhota Bheem VS Little Singham here

     

  • Rohit Shetty Picturez and Reliance Animation to launch a new animation series – ‘Little Singham’ with Discovery Communications

    Rohit Shetty Picturez and Reliance Animation to launch a new animation series – ‘Little Singham’ with Discovery Communications

    MUMBAI: India’s most successful super cop franchise, ‘Singham’ directed by Rohit Shetty is all set to go a notch higher with yet another special offering for audiences. Rohit Shetty Picturez, Reliance Animation & Discovery Kids, will be launching a new animation series called ‘Little Singham’ which is inspired by the Ajay Devgn starring superhit franchise ‘Singham’.  ‘Little Singham,’ an original kid’s content series in India will be aired in 4 languages- English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

    Targeted at kids belonging to the age-group of 4-8 years, the intro line of ‘Little Singham’ is – ‘Police ki wardi, Sher ka Damm, Naam hai mera – Little Singham!’ The animated show will make its debut on television in April 2018 on the completely revamped Discovery Kids channel. This is probably one of the largest deals in the animation industry with the first season to go on air with 156 episodes and 5 tele features. When asked about this collaboration, Rohit Shetty said, “Singham was hugely loved by the kids and a show like this will not only take the franchise ahead but will also become a source of entertainment for the kids and audiences who love Singham so dearly.”

    Reliance Entertainment, Shibasish Sarkar said “Little Singham will set a completely new benchmark for animation in India. With Rohit also mentoring the animated series, we are confident of taking the Singham franchise to newer heights.”

    Discovery Communications India, Head – Discovery Kids, Uttam Pal Singh said, “Little Singham, the original make in India super hero series is a very bold and at scale attempt by Discovery Kids. We are delighted that Rohit Shetty is personally involved in promoting Little Singham, this will help us reach out to kids across the country.”

    Rohit Shetty presents in collaboration with Discovery Kids, Reliance Animation & Rohit Shetty Picturez, ‘Little Singham’ will air on television in April 2018.

  • Discovery India ties-up with Reliance Animation to produce kids IP

    Discovery India ties-up with Reliance Animation to produce kids IP

    MUMBAI: Discovery Communications India has commissioned Reliance Animation to produce a new disruptive Indian original content series Little Singham, an animation series inspired by the movie Singham. Targeted at kids in the age-group 4-8 years old, Little Singham will make its debut on television in April 2018 on the completely revamped Discovery Kids channel.

    Little Singham will be aired in four languages– English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. This is the biggest investment made by Discovery Communications India till date in the kid’s original content segment in India. The official release, however, did not mention the numbers.

    Discovery Communications India SVP and GM-South Asia Karan Bajaj said, “The scale of investment and the efforts behind Little Singham is symbolic of our intent to be the leader in the kids’ genre in India. The Little Singham IP, undoubtedly our biggest bet till date in the kids’ segment in India, has been shortlisted on the basis of positive feedback in the consumer research. We are confident that along with a world-class animation partner like Reliance Animation we will be able to produce masala faceted series rooted in action, adventure and comedy that will attract the attention of kids in India. In addition, concerted efforts are underway to milk the full business potential of the IP in the most impactful manner.”

    Reliance Entertainment COO Shibasish Sarkar said, “Little Singham will set a completely new benchmark for animation in India.  Reliance Animation, led by COO Tejonidhi Bhandare, has currently engaged as many as 250 animation artists on this project and our expectation is that this number will grow further as we get closer to the launch. We are confident about the commitment and approach of our partners, Discovery Communications, and together we will not leave any stone unturned to make this IP successful.”

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  • Krishna Aur Kans bags Asifa special jury award for Reliance Animation

    Krishna Aur Kans bags Asifa special jury award for Reliance Animation

    MUMBAI: Reliance Animation‘s Krishna Aur Kans has won the Asifa Special Jury Award in the best animation and special effects film category. The film has been directed by Vikram Veturi.

    Krishna Aur Kans, India‘s first stereoscopic animated feature film has already won rave reviews due to its amazing animation quality and excellent storytelling. The film is also the first true family entertainer among Indian animated feature films.

    The award is indeed well earned for Reliance Animation CEO and the executive producer Ashish SK. Ashish said, “This award belongs to every member of the 1200 artists who have painstakingly worked on the project over the last five and half years and also to the research team who had put together an incredible four years to get every aspect of the content authentic.

    We tried to create a point of reference and also a benchmark for Indian animation, a quality parameter that will give Indian animated content a respectable position in global perspective. We are glad that our efforts have been recognized. This is an extremely prestigious award for us and we hope to continue the good work.”

    Govind Nihalni observed, “Krishna Aur Kans is a very rich film from every perspective. It‘s visually rich, extremely aesthetic, the characters are brilliant, the voice acting is excellent and the language is truly pleasing to the ears. I found the direction of the film to be really inventive. The sequences, scene plotting, thematic execution, visuals were quiet exquisitely directed. Especially the background music supported the film really well.”

    The audio and DVD of the film has already been released across the country.