Mumbai: Gokuldham is coming alive like never before, this time through a new 2D animated lens. Neela Mediatech, the gaming and animation arm of Neela Film Productions, gave fans the first look at its upcoming 2D family animated series at the Animation & More Summit 2026 in Mumbai, and the room had plenty to talk about after. Made for everyone in the house, the new series brings a fresh new look and a whole new way of telling the stories of the characters fans already love. To top it off, the attendees witnessed a special sneak peek video that only made fans hungrier for more and their wait a lot more fun.
Taking Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah globally is the next step for Neela Mediatech, and the new 2D family animated series brings that vision to life, across generations and platforms. The franchise already has a solid footing in animation, with its 3D series for pre-teens successfully running on YouTube. Add Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah Rhymes to the mix, reaching younger audiences in 12 Indian languages, and it’s clear this universe just keeps growing.
Speaking at the Summit, Asit Kumarr Modi, Creator & Producer, Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah& Founder, Neela Mediatech, looked back on the show’s journey, now 18 years old and completed 4,800 episodes, and still going strong as the world’s longest-running comedy series. He spoke about his larger vision for building the Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah entertainment universe, with the new 2D family animated series as a key milestone in that journey. Made for the entire family and not just kids, the series carries a distinct anime-inspired style while staying true to the show’s spirit of comedy with a purpose. He also touched on Neela Mediatech’s bigger push, taking Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah global through animation, gaming and multilingual content, with more formats, platforms and collaborations on the way.
Neela Mediatech is the digital subsidiary of Neela Film Productions, focused on building IP-driven business across gaming, animation, merchandise, and gamified learning. The company has developed and scaled original digital offerings rooted in the cultural legacy of Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah — including top-charting mobile games, the widely popular TMKOC Rhymes YouTube channels, exciting line of merchandise, and gamified learning app called PlaySchool.
Led by the visionary Mr. Asit Kumarr Modi, Neela Mediatech continues to expand the legacy of creativity and innovation established by Neela Film Productions. As the creative force behind a wide range of fiction and non-fiction shows for leading broadcasters, Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah, is the crown jewel. With 18 years on air and over 4,800 episodes, the show’s characters, humour, and cultural relevance have laid the foundation for a robust digital universe that now reaches millions across platforms and age groups.
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