Disney Channel is all set to reintroduce to the younger generation the ancient Tamil literature Thirukkural with the first ever animated TV serials based on this celebrated text. The series developed as animal fables by Accel Animation Studios, Chennai, is titled ‘Ek Tha Jungle' and showcases couplets from Thirukkural — one of the most important and celebrated works in Tamil literature written by noted Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. Each episode has a universal theme presented in modern day, 3D animated format.
Set for a premiere on Disney Channel on April 5, every episode will showcase a universal theme and strong life lessons.
The stories are laced around strong ethics and family values with a moral that is applicable to the present and future generations.
N. R. Panicker, Chairman of Accel and Executive Producer of ‘Ek Tha Jungle' said in a release, “When Accel Animation Studios set out to create its own properties for television media, we decided to embark on socially relevant subjects. There is no better way than adapting the evergreen Thirukkural to narrate stories to the young audience. We are delighted to partner Disney Channel to bring this classic work to the Indian audience."
The $5 million Accel Animation Studio was set up in Chennai in July 2006 as a division of Accel Transmatic, an IT services company, as part of its initiative to foray into digital media technologies. It has facilities in Chennai, and Thiruvananthapuram.
