Netflix India Announces Animated ‘Kurukshetra’ Series Based on ‘Mahabharata’ Epic

A timeless tale from India’s ancient storytelling legacy is getting a fresh animated take with Kurukshetra, an epic series from studio Tipping Point inspired by the Mahabharata. The show will launch exclusively on Netflix on October 10.

Conceptualized and created by Anu Sikka (Motu Patlu, The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj), the series is produced by Sikka, Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare, and written and directed by Ujaan Ganguly. Celebrated poet Gulzar is the series’ official lyricist.

“Kurukshetra is the first mythological anime from Netflix India and a truly novel take on the Mahabharata,” shared Tanya Bami, Netflix India’s Head of Series. “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.”

Synopsis: Kurukshetra presents the Mahabharata like never before — through an immersive narrative that captures the emotional intensity and moral complexity of the epic’s greatest moments. The series unfolds through the perspectives of 18 key warriors, each navigating their inner dilemmas, personal vendettas and the devastating cost of a war that pits brother against brother.

Bringing the greatest Indian story ever told to life through the learnings of the Dharmayudh (righteous war), the show will be launched in two parts of nine episodes each.

“The battle of Kurukshetra is unforgettable and timeless — it is a collision of duty, destiny and moral choices,” SIkka added. “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 honored 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.”