Netflix Announce Kurukshetra, Based On Indian Mythology
India is a country whose animation industry is steadily growing. Netflix India has announced a new and exciting sounding project, coming to Netflix worldwide this October. Kurukshetra is based on the ancient Indian epic saga The Mahabharata.
Created by Anu Sikka, the series is a Tipping Point production, produced by Alok Jain, Anu Sikka, and Ajit Andhare. Kurukshetra is written and directed by Ujaan Ganguly. Legendary poet and lyricist Gulzar is on board as the series' official lyricist, suggesting there will be a musical dimension to the series.
The series will focus on the climactic 18-day battle, and focus on 18 central warriors, each navigating their inner dilemmas, personal vendettas and the devastating cost of a war that pits brother against brother. The series will be released in two halves of 9 episodes each.
“Kurukshetra is the first mythological anime from Netflix India and a truly novel take on the Mahabharata" said Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, It brings together everything that we look for in great storytelling. The Mahabharat has always been more than an epic; it’s a mirror to our choices and dilemmas, as relevant today as it was centuries ago. With its distinctive storytelling lens, layered characters, and a moving background score, this series reimagines a story we’ve all grown up with in a way that speaks to today’s generation. It’s an invitation for newer audiences to discover its timeless themes through a format that feels fresh, contemporary, and compelling.”
“The battle of Kurukshetra is unforgettable and timeless — it is a collision of duty, destiny, and moral choices" creator Anu Sikka shares. "Through this animated series, we explore the 18 days of Kurukshetra with its distinct perspectives blending eternally timeless wisdom with the power of visual storytelling. We're honoured to bring this layered narrative to life on Netflix, making this epic story accessible to Indian and global audiences in a visually stunning rich new format.”
Kurukshetra presents the Mahabharata like never before- through an immersive narrative that captures the emotional intensity and moral complexity of the epic's great moments. This marks a potentially exciting new direction for Indian animation on the platform.
Kurukshetra part one will launch on Netflix on October 10.
