Kurukshetra: Netflix’s Epic Indian Anime That Could Change Everything

October 17, 2025: The Indian audience loves a good story. And nothing is bigger in our culture than the great epics. For years, Indian animation meant simple cartoons. They were mainly for very young children. But now, things are changing very fast.

A new kind of animated content is rising. It is high-quality, big-budget, and often inspired by our myths. The biggest new show proving this change is the upcoming mythological anime series, Kurukshetra.

The New Anime Wave

Anime is not just a small trend in India anymore. It has gone mainstream. Platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll have made international anime hits very popular here. Titles like Demon Slayer and even Hollywood animated blockbusters like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse do great business in India.

The Indian anime market is expected to grow a lot—maybe more than 13% every year until 2030. This growth shows that young Indians are ready for sophisticated animation. They want exciting visuals and deep, complex stories.

The Mythological Success Story

Indian animation’s biggest hits are still tied to mythology. But the key is that the animation quality must be good now. The recent success of films like Mahavatar Narsimha shows this clearly.

It became one of the highest-grossing animated films in India’s history. It proved that good production value and our traditional stories can attract not just kids, but also young adults and families. The audience is clearly open to seeing their gods and heroes in a modern, visually stunning style.

Enter Kurukshetra

This is where the excitement for Kurukshetra comes in. Netflix is betting big on this animated series. It is their first mythological anime from India. The show tells the story of the Mahabharata’s 18-day war. But it is not a simple retelling. It promises an immersive and emotionally intense narrative.

The series will focus on the perspectives of 18 main warriors. This new approach gives a fresh look at an old, well-loved story. Legendary poet Gulzar is writing the lyrics. This shows the seriousness and the big budget of the project. A release date of October 10, 2025, shows that this is happening now.

The series is produced by Tipping Point, with the animation being done by Hi-Tech Animation Studios. This kind of big collaboration and high investment is a huge step. It signals that Indian studios can meet global visual standards.

They are bringing ancient wisdom to a modern format. The fact that the series is planned in two parts, with nine episodes each, shows confidence in the storytelling.

Challenges and the Future

Of course, challenges remain. High production costs are a big problem for Indian studios. Animation takes a lot of time and money. Also, there is a risk of retelling the same few mythological stories (Ramayana, Mahabharata) too many times. Some in the audience feel bored by constant rehashes.

However, the trend is moving in a positive direction. Studios are now exploring less-adapted myths like those of Narsimha and Parashuram. New technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-time animation tools are coming up. They will help cut down the time and cost of production.

In conclusion, the market is not just ready for mythological anime. It is hungry for it. Kurukshetra is a significant step. It is a big-budget, high-quality show that merges our epic storytelling with a popular, modern anime style.

If it succeeds, it will open the gates for many more great Indian animated projects. It could mark the real beginning of the big-budget Indian animation industry.