Toonz Media Group

Toonz Media Group is an animation and entertainment business creating content for children and families. Founded as Toonz Animation in 1999 by G.A. Menon and former Disney executive Bill Dennis, it developed from an animation service studio in Kerala into a business spanning production, intellectual property, distribution, digital media and education. The supplied research identifies Comcraft Group as its ultimate holding group.

The company's production capabilities cover hand-drawn and digital cutout 2D animation, 3D CGI and hybrid content for television, streaming and theatrical release. Its animation workflow extends from storyboarding, character design and visual development through modeling, rigging, layout, animation, lighting, rendering and compositing. Co-production and financing complement its production services, while its broader network adds live-action, stop-motion and post-production capabilities.

Its work includes Wolverine and the X-Men, Speed Racer: The Next Generation, 1001 Nights and Fruit Ninja. In 2003, Toonz produced The Adventures of Tenali Raman, identified in the research as India's first 2D animated television series. Its production history includes collaborations with international broadcasters, entertainment companies and streaming platforms, alongside the development of original properties.

Beyond animation production

Distribution, licensing and merchandising support the commercial development of content across markets and platforms. Toonz operates the children's streaming platform MyToonz and the YouTube multi-channel network Chotoonz TV, extending its activities into direct digital distribution and channel management. Its international business combines production with regional distribution, financing and co-production functions.

The group expanded its European capabilities by acquiring Imira Entertainment in 2014 and a majority stake in Telegael in May 2019. These separately branded businesses contribute distribution, animation, live-action and post-production expertise to the wider network.

Toonz also develops games and immersive applications for console, PC and mobile platforms, including augmented and virtual reality projects. Through Toonz Animation Academy and Ri8Brain, its education activities provide animation training, AVGC-XR courses and creative mentorship, connecting its entertainment production business with vocational skills development.