Singapore-based PowerKids Entertainment (The Jungle Book, 5 & It: The Psammy Show) and Las Vegas studio Cayenne Pepper Productions (The Warrior Queen of Jhansi) are ready to introduce global audiences to The Blue Boy Chronicles, a fresh animated take on the Krishna saga from India’s classical mythology. The two studios’ partnership on the series positions the project for a global roll out.
Drawing from one of India’s most enduring narrative traditions, The Blue Boy Chronicles reimagines Hindu divinity Lord Krishna not as a distant icon, but as a dynamic, young hero navigating magical adventures, friendship, identity and responsibility. While grounded in Indian lore, the storytelling approach is structured for cross-border resonance and long-term franchise scale, the producing partners attest.
The concept and story originate from Swati Gupté Bhisé, a distinguished Bharatanatyam exponent and international film producer known for bringing culturally rooted stories to global audiences, and owner of Cayenne Pepper Productions. Bhisé has built her career at the intersection of Indian artistic heritage and international cinema, consistently translating culturally significant narratives for the global screen. She has received the Impact Award at the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival, and the ‘Re-frame Stamp’ for Gender Parity, and the 2023 Asia Society’s Asia Arts Game Changer & Visionary Award, in recognition of her contribution to global storytelling, cultural representation, and women’s leadership in cinema.
On this new project, Bhisé partners with Manoj Mishra, CEO & MD of PowerKids Entertainment, who brings decades of experience in animation and international IP development. Under his leadership, PowerKids will co-produce The Blue Boy Chronicles, oversee its complete animation production pipeline and drive global distribution across broadcast, streaming, licensing and consumer products markets. Mishra has been recognized as an emerging leader in the industry and has received prestigious honors including Best Animation Personality of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year, in recognition of his leadership in building globally distributed animation properties.
“The Blue Boy is any little boy who wants to be a leader and yet blend in,” said Bhisé. “Friendship remains at the core of these stories along with the joys of childhood.”
Mishra added, “The Krishna saga originates in India’s classical mythology, but its themes are universal. With The Blue Boy Chronicles, we are building a series that retains its cultural foundation while structuring it for global scale from day one.”
About the Series: Targeted at kids 5+ (core 6–13 years) and produced in English and Hindi, The Blue Boy Chronicles reinterprets classical Indian mythology through a relatable lens. Krishna emerges as a mischievous yet emotionally aware protagonist, while familiar figures are redefined with contemporary character motivations — including venomous serpent Kaliya as an ego-driven antagonist whose obsession with control fuels the central conflict.
Canadian writers Jeff Sager (PAW Patrol, Super Wings) and Eric Steinhart (Bakugan) have penned the script, bringing an international storytelling perspective while preserving the cultural foundation of the mythology. The original score is composed by Dipankar Chaki, a two-time National Film Award recipient, Filmfare Award winner, and recent BAFTA awardee.
The production is currently underway, with The Blue Boy Chronicles positioned as a multi-platform franchise spanning broadcast, streaming, licensing and consumer products. The producers note that this project signals a broader movement for more culturally-rooted stories from India structured for global audiences and built to compete on the international animation stage.
