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This November, Ultra Group is launching a special Children’s Film Festival on its OTT platforms, Ultra Jhakaas (Marathi) and Ultra Play (Hindi), to celebrate Children’s Day. The month-long festival will showcase nearly 50 classic children’s films, featuring R.K. Narayan’s beloved series Malgudi Days in both Hindi and Marathi, alongside other animated favorites.
Sushilkumar Agrawal, CEO of Ultra Media and Entertainment Group, shared, “Malgudi Days is a timeless treasure, and we aim to introduce its magic to a new generation through our platforms. This festival emphasizes quality storytelling that fosters cultural connection and family bonding.”
Malgudi Days: An iconic series capturing small-town Indian life, now accessible for Gen Z.
Other Classics: The lineup includes ‘Bal Ganesh’, ‘Pawan Putra Hanuman’, ‘Bal Hanuman’, ‘Jalpari – The Desert Mermaid’, ‘Superhero Baby Panda’, and ‘Snowqueen 3 – Fire & Ice’.
The content is available on Android, iOS, web, Android TV, Fire TV, Jio Store, and Cloud TV, making it accessible to families nationwide. This Children’s Film Festival is a chance for audiences to reconnect with Indian storytelling and experience timeless stories through the lens of cinema.
