ApplaToon Unveils Animated Adventure on YouTube with ACK Junior's 'Kiya & Kayaan'
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Synopsis
Applause Entertainment launches 'ApplaToon', a new YouTube animation channel featuring 'Kiya & Kayaan', inspired by ACK Junior. The series targets kids aged 4-8, featuring siblings exploring a magical world based on Indian mythology. Premiering April 25, it aims to fuse culture and storytelling for young audiences.
Key Takeaways
- Launch of ApplaToon animation channel on YouTube.
- Debut series Kiya & Kayaan inspired by ACK Junior.
- Aimed at children aged 4-8.
- Siblings discover Storyland through virtual reality.
- Collaborations with notable animation studios.
Mumbai, April 22 (NationPress) In a significant move into the realm of kids' entertainment, Applause Entertainment has unveiled ‘ApplaToon’, a fresh animation channel on YouTube.
This channel kicks off with the unique animated series ‘Kiya & Kayaan’, derived from ACK Junior, the cherished children’s brand by Amar Chitra Katha. With this initiative, Applause aspires to merge storytelling and cultural elements in an engaging new format specifically designed for young viewers. Aimed at kids aged 4 to 8, ‘Kiya & Kayaan’ narrates the magical journey of two inquisitive siblings who stumble upon virtual reality headsets that whisk them away to Storyland — a fantastical universe inspired by timeless narratives from Indian mythology and folklore.
Commenting on the series, Sameer Nair, Managing Director of Applause Entertainment, remarked, “With ApplaToon, we are stepping into a completely new creative domain — children’s animation, and it’s both thrilling and significantly meaningful. This is not merely a new avenue for us; it’s an opportunity to inspire young minds through impactful Indian storytelling. With Kiya & Kayaan, rooted in the classic Amar Chitra Katha Junior Library, we are bringing heritage into the present, merging technology, mythology, and emotion. YouTube provides us with the ideal platform to achieve this on a large scale, introducing Indian narratives to global audiences.”
Preeti Vyas, President & CEO of Amar Chitra Katha, expressed, “For many years, Amar Chitra Katha has familiarized countless readers with the depth of Indian heritage via its iconic comics. We are excited to see our tales come to life in a new format with Kiya & Kayaan. Animation unlocks enchanting new opportunities for children to engage with Indian mythology, folklore, culture, history, and values. Our partnership with Applause Entertainment marks a step towards making timeless tales both accessible and engaging for today’s digitally savvy kids.”
The series, directed by Sanjeev Saho, is set to debut on April 25 on the ApplaToon YouTube channel. New episodes will be released every Tuesday and Friday.
This series is brought to life in collaboration with animation studios such as Popcorn Animation Studio, Prayan Animation Studio Pvt. Ltd., Living Pixels, and Warnick Studios.
