Toonz Pirates Clinch Group Championship with Dominant Start at Prathidhwani Tournament

The Toonz Pirates have made a commanding start to the season at the Prathidhwani Cricket Tournament, emerging as Group Champions and securing qualification to the next stage in emphatic fashion. Representing Toonz Media Group, the in-house team delivered back-to-back dominant performances under the leadership of captain Anish.

Ahead of the tournament, the team’s official jersey was unveiled in a ceremony held at the 2D Conference Hall by Viswanath Rao, CEO; Karthik V Kumar, Director – Finance; and P K Vijayakumar, Director – Operations. The ceremony reflected the management’s encouragement and support, setting a confident tone for the campaign.

In their opening match against CMS Masters, the Pirates posted a competitive total of 121 runs and followed it up with a disciplined bowling performance to secure an impressive 81-run victory. Krishnadathan from the IT Department delivered a standout performance with an unbeaten 50 and was adjudged Man of the Match for the first game.

The momentum continued in the second match against Reflections, where the Pirates once again showcased a strong all-round effort and won for 61 runs. Anish Narayanankutty was named Man of the Match for his decisive contribution, ensuring the team remained unbeaten in the group stage.

With two convincing wins, the Toonz Pirates advance to the knockout stage as group champions. The squad: Krishna , Anish , Akhil, Anish, Vishnu, Krishnadathan, Sumith, Amal, Sandeep, Sachin, Kiran, Vijay, Sundar, Akash, Adarsh, Paul, Akhiljith, Sajeev and Aneesh has demonstrated remarkable teamwork and competitive spirit. With many matches still ahead, the Pirates look determined to continue their winning run.

Jay Jagannath Crosses 110 Million Facebook Views in 30 Days

Jay Jagannath, produced by Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd. and distributed globally by Toonz Media Group, has crossed 110 million views on Facebook in just 30 days, making it one of the fastest-scaling Indian animated properties on social media.

The series, inspired by Lord Jagannath of Puri and created under the vision of Ele Animations Founder and CEO Durga Prasad Dalai, continues to build strong momentum across platforms. Currently airing on Pogo TV, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, the show blends Indian mythological storytelling with action-driven narratives for young audiences.

The franchise generates nearly 30 million monthly views on YouTube, with over one million subscribers across its multi-language channels. Available in nine Indian languages, the property has delivered 150 episodes across three seasons, with Season Four now in production.

Beyond digital and broadcast success, Jay Jagannath has also entered the mainstream brand space. Through a collaboration with Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation, OMFED, the character Balram has been appointed as brand ambassador, with outdoor campaigns currently visible across Odisha, including Bhubaneswar.

With strong multi-platform performance and expanding brand visibility, Jay Jagannath continues to reinforce the global potential of Indian mythological animation.

Christelle Heads Back to France After Her Third Visit

Chrystelle from Gaumont, who was at Toonz to support our co-production Living Wild, has now flown back to France after another productive and memorable visit.

Working closely with our teams on the 2D floor, she played an important role in strengthening coordination and keeping momentum strong on the project. This was her third visit to Toonz Media Group, and as always, her presence made a difference.

Beyond work, Chrystelle became a lively and lovely presence in the studio, winning hearts with her cordial behaviour and friendly nature. She connected effortlessly across teams and brought warmth and positive energy to the floor each day.

We bid her a heartfelt farewell and wish her safe travels back home. She leaves with many memories to cherish, and we look forward to welcoming her back to Toonz again soon.