Cartoon Network India Sets Superhero Original

Cartoon Network’s latest original series in India is Ekans—Ek Se Badhkar Snake, which marks its first local superhero and its first CGI show.

The series features the 13-year-old street-smart Ekans, who is “the chosen one” thanks to his heart of gold and fearless attitude. With serpent-like powers, the tech-savvy youngster obtains heightened sensory perceptions, the ability to camouflage, flexibility and strength to keep humanity safe.

Ekans—Ek Se Badhkar Snake is produced by Kolkata-based studio Hi-Tech Animation. It joins other recent local originals in India: Dabangg—The Animated Series on Cartoon Network, as well as Titoo—Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu, Smashing Simmba and Lambu-G Tingu-G on POGO.

Abhishek Dutta, South Asia network head for Cartoon Network and POGO, said, “Kids and their families are going to love Ekans, the show’s teen protagonist, because of his intelligence, unique superpowers and his ability to overcome challenges for the greater good. We have high hopes for our first sci-fi superhero.”