Chhota Bheem, Little Singham Unite In New POGO Show

Two Of India's Biggest Animated Franchises, Now United

Chhota Bheem, created by Rajiv Chilaka's Green Gold Animation and inspired by the Mahabharata's Bhima, first premiered on Pogo TV in April 2008. Set in the fictional kingdom of Dholakpur, it grew into one of India's first major homegrown animated hits, expanding into a merchandise brand worth hundreds of crores and a global following across Sri Lanka, Indonesia and beyond. Little Singham, launched a decade later in April 2018 by Reliance Animation and Rohit Shetty Picturez in collaboration with Discovery Kids, reimagines Ajay Devgn's blockbuster "Singham" franchise as a young "super cop" protecting the fictional Mirchi Nagar. Both shows became flagship properties for their respective networks, making their pairing in "Rise of Anshaks" a genuine crossover of two of Indian animation's biggest names.

Warner Bros. Discovery On The "Biggest Bet Yet"

Commenting on the announcement, Sai Abishek, Head of Factual Entertainment, Lifestyle and Kids – South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, said, "Rise of Anshaks: Heroes of Destiny is our biggest bet yet. It's a new universe reimagined with franchise-led thinking at its core, built around a whole new order of superheroes, villains and new characters. We are excited to bring our growing fanbase into the world of Anshaks, bringing iconic and beloved characters we've built over decades together with a brand-new lore and a fresh creative lens through anime-inspired storytelling. Our collaboration with Green Gold Animation and Reliance Animation at this scale, uniting Chhota Bheem and Little Singham in a uniquely cosmic setting, is a first for Indian animation and reflects the creative firepower of India's animation talent."

Green Gold Animation And Reliance Animation React

Rajiv Chilaka, Founder and CEO, Green Gold Animation and Creator of Chhota Bheem, shared, "Indian animation has reached a point where our stories can be ambitious in both scale and storytelling. With Rise of Anshaks, we are bringing together characters with strong emotional and cultural equity and placing them in a world that allows us to explore a very different kind of narrative. For Green Gold, the opportunity to take Chhota Bheem into this format while introducing new heroes and mythology is particularly exciting. It is a testament to how far the Indian animation ecosystem has evolved and to the possibilities that open up when creators and studios come together with a shared ambition. We are proud to be part of a project that pushes the canvas for Indian animation while staying rooted in characters and stories that audiences connect with."

Talking about this epic crossover, Tejonidhi Bhandare, CEO of Reliance Animation, said, "Rise of Anshaks: Heroes of Destiny is a defining project for Reliance Animation, giving us the opportunity to push the boundaries of animation, action and storytelling at an unprecedented scale. Our ambition has always been to create world-class animation from India, and this collaboration with POGO and Green Gold Animation brings that vision to life."

What The Story Is About

The series takes viewers into a world where an ancient cosmic war is reignited, bringing Chhota Bheem and Little Singham face-to-face with their destiny as the heirs of the lost Jal and Agni Anshaks. Joined by new heroes Bhuvan, the Earth Anshak, and Aandhi, the duo embarks on a journey across hidden elemental realms, discovering ancient secrets and unlocking powerful abilities.

Premiere Details

"Rise of Anshaks: Heroes of Destiny" premieres in October 2026 on POGO and will be available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi.