A photo of the cartoon Chacha Chaudhary. (courtesy: Youtube)
Strong points
- Chacha Chaudhary will be broadcast on Disney + Hotstar VIP
- The cartoon will also be broadcast on Disney Kids channels
- A new character named Pappu Pendrive has been introduced
Thiruvananthapuram:
The iconic Indian cartoon hero Chacha Chaudhary The series will soon be broadcast for the first time on the OTT (over-the-top) platform. The Thiruvananthapuram-based Toonz Media group has signed an exclusive agreement in this regard with Disney + Hotstar VIP, said a press release. “We are delighted that Chacha Chaudhary is embarking on the OTT platform for the first time, which will allow the whole family to relive, entertain and interact with Chacha and Sabu. And to have Disney + Hotstar VIP as an OTT partner for the series, it’s like the icing on the cake, “said P Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Group.
Meanwhile, the second season in the series will also air on Disney Kids channels in India, following the huge popularity of Season 1 with children across the country. Production has started for the show’s new episodes, which will include 52 11-minute episodes and will air on the Disney Kids Channels network in India, in addition to the VIP platform Disney + Hotstar, said a press release.
The typical Indian comic book superhero, who has entertained generations of readers, Chacha Chaudhary has been an integral part of Indian pop culture since its creation by the legendary cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma in 1971.
The adaptation of the comic strip into an animated series was defended by Toonz, with the vision of developing Chacha as the number one animation IP in India. Season 1 of the series launched on Disney in June 2019 following an exclusive television deal with Toonz.
In addition to its success on the small screen, Chacha Chaudhary has now become a 360-degree brand with more than 500 titles published, 250,000 books sold to date, comics published in 5 languages, massive exposure through 35 newspapers in ten languages and free comics. on Googles free wifi in 100 stations across India in 18 languages.
Chacha’s merchandise was distributed to young and adult fans earlier this year and children’s merchandise is expected to hit the market by the end of 2020. Chacha’s core Indian values with mental toughness should be a good inspiration. for children and the whole family at that time, Nikhil Pran, CEO of Pran’s Features said.
Toonz has recreated the iconic cartoon in animation. Although it is mainly a nostalgic staple for the pre-millennial generation, Toonz has made special efforts to make the animated adaptation of Chacha Chaudhary also relevant to the millennial audience.
For this, subtle adjustments have been made to the series, such as the introduction of a new character – Pappu Pendrive, which is a gadget monster. The highlight of the series, however, remains its focus on the themes of problem solving, adventure, humor and strengthening the message of good over evil.
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