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 the Tipping Point banner by Sikka alongside Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare. Ujaan Ganguly handles writing and directing duties.

The production has enlisted Oscar-winning poet and lyricist Gulzar t

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