‘Mahabharata’ Gets Netflix India Animated Treatment With Epic Series ‘Kurukshetra’

Netflix India is venturing into animated mythology with “Kurukshetra,” a new series drawing from the ancient Indian epic the “Mahabharata.” The series will focus on the climactic 18-day battle, examining the conflict through the viewpoints of 18 central warriors as they grapple with moral dilemmas and personal conflicts in a fratricidal war. Netflix plans to release the show in two installments of nine episodes each. The project marks a significant investment by the streamer in Indian storytelling traditions. Anu Sikka serves as creator and conceptualizer, with the series produced under...