Toonz Media Group long-time CEO P. Jayakumar will be stepping down from his role after eading the Indian animation studio for ever 26 years, effective Nov. 30th.
Under Jayakumar’s leadership, Toonz evolved from a pioneering Indian animation studio into a global player in kids and family entertainment. During his tenure, the company expanded its creative and production footprint across multiple continents, with studios and offices in India, Ireland, Spain and New Zealand, and built content that has reached audiences worldwide.
“Leading Toonz has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. What began as a dream shared by a small, passionate team has today grown into a global powerhouse of creativity and storytelling,” said Jayakumar. “I am deeply grateful to every member of the Toonz family, past and present, and to our wonderful partners around the world who have been part of this incredible journey. While I step down from my current role, I will always remain emotionally connected to Toonz. In the coming months, I intend to embark on a new venture that continues my lifelong passion for creativity and collaboration in the global entertainment space.”
To secure a smooth transition, Jayakumar has worked closely with Viswanath Rao, the group’s acting CEO, and Karthik V. Kumar, who was recently appointed as finance director and board member of Toonz Animation India.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Technopark, Trivandrum, Toonz Media Group is a leading global entertainment company specializing in animation, VFX, and digital content for kids and families. Toonz has produced and distributed thousands of hours of animated content, working with leading studios, broadcasters, and platforms worldwide.
Toonz has produced many animated shows for Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros Discovery, Sony, NBCUniversal, BBC, Paramount, Marvel, Google and Hallmark. On the feature film side, its credits include Gummibar & Friends, the Chickenhare movies, Bartali’s Bicycles, Return of Hanuman, Kid Krrish, Gaturro, The Canterville Ghost (2023) and the upcoming titles Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk and Santa on a Panda.
