Motu Patlu (Hindi: मोटू पतलू) is a CGI-animated comedy/fantasy television series produced by Maya Digital Studios and broadcast on Nickelodeon India and YouTube. It is created by Cosmos Maya, the same company that created ViR: The Robot Boy, Eena Meena Deeka, Shiva, Chacha Bhatija, and Guru Aur Bhole. It was first aired on 16 October 2012, with the episode "John Banega Don". The series is based on the comic characters of the same name from the children's magazine Lotpot.
The show is directed by Suhas Kadav and the theme music composer is Sandesh Shandilya. The producers are Deepa Sahi, Anish JS Mehta and Ketan Mehta. The theme song "Motu Aur Patlu Ki Jodi" is sung by Sukhwinder Singh. The Lyrics of this song is by Gulzar.
It is one of the most popular kids shows in India and is very popular in South Asia in general. It is popular in Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. As of 16 October 2022, the show has been airing for 10 years.
In 2015, when Motu Patlu aired on Wow Kidz, it was known by its extended name, The Adventures of Motu Patlu.
Synopsis[]
Inspired from the characters of Lot Pot Comics and Series, Motu Patlu is a lively comic caper for kids as well as the entire family.
The series follows the daily adventures of best friends Motu and Patlu, who live in the town of Furfuri Nagar. They often land in crazy and comedic situations. Motu sometimes creates problems, and Patlu is the one who mostly solves them.
The main antagonist in the show is a criminal named John and his sidekicks Number 1 and Number 2 who steal things, most people's money and create havoc in Furfuri Nagar. It is always up to Motu, Patlu, and their friends to stop them.
The series' original language is Hindi and it has been dubbed into Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Indonesian, Sinhala, Vietnamese, and English, with English getting dubbed twice due to the first run only having dubbed seven episodes. A Spanish dub is currently in the works. There are also Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, and Kannada dubs of Motu Patlu as well. In the other-language versions of Wow Kidz, there are Arabic, Bahasa, and Urdu dubs of several episodes of the show. Online, many episodes have English, Spanish, and French subtitles available. It is uploaded on YouTube by Wow Kidz and Wow Kidz Comedy, the YouTube channels of Cosmos Maya.
Additionally, the Indian streaming platform, Voot Kids, also releases Motu Patlu episodes.
Merchandising and promotion[]
More information at Motu Patlu Partnerships.
Since the inception of the television series, its creators Lotpot magazine, Maya Digital Studios, and Nickelodeon India are aggressively promoting its merchandising, the series products, and tie-ups.[1][2]
In March 2014, Nick India tied up with the Yellow Diamond chips brand for the promotion of its products across various media.[3][4] In November 2014 a major deal was signed by Horlicks for promotion of its brand with the series's characters in its marketing ads.[5] (Motu Patlu - Wikipedia)
Additionally, in July 2019, Madame Tussauds Delhi revealed two wax sculptures of Motu and Patlu to the public. Motu and Patlu were the first Indian cartoon characters to gain a place within Madame Tussauds.
Spin-Off Series[]
Motu Patlu has spawned two spin-off series called Inspector Chingum and Guddu the Great. Inspector Chingum was released on Amazon Prime Video with 2 seasons. On 29 April 2019, Inspector Chingum was aired on Hungama TV in India, and the series can be watched online on YouTube on the Wow Kidz channel.
Guddu is shown on Disney Channel, Hungama and Zee5.
Wow Kidz[]
Wow Kidz is Cosmos Maya's main YouTube channel. It features content from shows like Motu Patlu, ViR: The Robot Boy, Eena Meena Deeka, and Chacha Bhatija. Wow Kidz was founded in 2015 by Cosmos Maya. This information can be found in the "About" page on the Wow Kidz channel. They have a Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram page.
Production[]
Production of Motu Patlu started in 2011 by Cosmos Maya. The first two seasons were done. Season 3 started in 2012, along with Season 4.
Episodes[]
Note: This list needs to be updated.
All information in this section comes from Wikipedia's page about Motu Patlu.
New Episodes[]
# | Episodes |
---|---|
1 | Motu Ki Cloud Agency |
2 | Motu Ka Dost |
3 | Motu Patlu Ki Marathon |
4 | Picnic Party |
5 | Secret File |
6 | Motu Patlu Marriage |
7 | Machhron Ka Humla |
8 | Motu the Radio Jockey |
9 | Dance Class |
10 | Dr. Jhatka Ki Cloud Car |
11 | EveryMan is A Policeman |
12 | Motu Ka Khazana |
13 | Motu Patlu Ki Watch Tower |
14 | Motu Patlu - Morcha |
15 | Motu the Jungle King |
16 | John Ki Tijori |
17 | Ching Chang Ka Mukut |
18 | Greedy Dog |
19 | John Ki Sun Cream |
20 | Motu Patlu Blue Fire |
21 | Alien Mirror |
22 | Motu Patlu Ki Dairy |
23 | Pets Home |
24 | Social Media |
25 | Motu Patlu Ki Laser Power |
26 | Mayor Ka Election |
27 | Monkey Trouble |
28 | Nagmani wala Donkey |
29 | MP Bank |
30 | Bhulakad Chachu |
31 | Boxer ki Biopic |
32 | Don the Wolf Boy |
33 | Nakli Sher |
34 | Online Interview |
35 | Motu ki Dadi |
36 | Motu with Superstar |
37 | Apna Hotel |
38 | Motu's House on Sale |
39 | Motu Patlu the Press Reporter |
40 | Motu Patlu The Letter Box |
41 | Trapped in the Tower |
42 | John the Iron Man |
43 | Invisible Hathkadi |
44 | John ka Power Snatcher Powder |
45 | John ka Toofan |
46 | Selfie Competition |
47 | Welcome to Furfuri Nagar |
48 | Jhatka's Special Car Gift |
49 | Motu Patlu in Detective Agency |
50 | Wrestlers in Motu Patlu House |
51 | Motu Patlu Ki Painting |
52 | Animals at Home |
53 | Safayee Abhiyan |
54 | Jaadu Ki Jhappi |
55 | Kripalu Baba |
56 | Alien Ka Khana |
57 | Dr. Jhatka's Car in Space |
58 | Motu Patlu Ki Air Taxi |
59 | Dr. Jhatka Ki Furtili Chai |
60 | Motu Ka Jaadu |
61 | Motu Ki Mausi Vs John Ki Mausi |
62 | Dr. Jhatka ka Eye Clinic |
63 | John ke Snakes |
64 | John the Kid |
65 | Minister John |
66 | Aliens Bracelet |
67 | Boxer ki Nayee Car |
68 | Chotu ka Project |
69 | Fire Extinguisher |
70 | John ki Running Road |
71 | Cheese Rat Trap |
72 | Motu Patlu ka Fashion Show |
73 | Motu ki Bachat |
74 | Fire Brigade |
75 | Humshakal ki Talaash |
76 | Motu Ka Inaam |
77 | John ke Robot Tree |
78 | Discount Sale |
79 | Motu ka Fear Factor |
80 | Poultry Farm |
81 | Motu Ki Race |
82 | Holographic Order |
83 | Motu ka Charity Prize |
84 | Dagmagta Motu |
85 | Motu ka Bank Loan |
86 | Motu Patlu the Bus Driver |
87 | Motu ki Pagadi |
88 | Motu Patlu Omelette Pav Shop |
89 | John the Power Snatcher |
90 | John the Kite Man |
91 | Motu the Pilot |
92 | Motu Patlu Lungi Dance |
93 | Motu Ka Fan |
94 | Motu ke Kharrate |
95 | Motu Patlu App |
96 | Ghoonsey wale Baba |
97 | Selfie Competition |
98 | Mr.Badbadiya |
99 | Motu ke Bol |
100 | Chotu Ka Birrhday |
101 | John Ka Mineral Water |
102 | Motu the Hero |
103 | Hi-Tech Gadget Agency |
104 | Boxer Ki T-Shirt |
105 | Ghost Dost in Italy |
106 | Bhar pet Thaali |
107 | Mosquito's Promise |
108 | Birds Navigation |
109 | Mummies Attack in Italy |
110 | Motu Patlu Saves the World |
111 | Motu Patlu in Star World |
112 | Motu Patlu ka Target |
113 | Motu King Alexandar the Tenth |
114 | Lion Zinda Hai |
115 | Motu the Gladiator |
116 | John the Baby Elephant |
117 | The Atlas Man |
118 | Magical Canon Ball |
119 | Missing Tower |
120 | Ghost Bungalow |
121 | Paris me Samosa |
122 | Time Travel to Rome |
123 | Giraffe Motu in Paris |
124 | Speed King Robber |
125 | Motu Patlu Ka Family Dinner in Paris |
126 | Motu Patlu Ka Tabela |
127 | King Uncle Ka Diamond |
128 | The Kidnapping of the Queen |
129 | Football Games in England |
130 | Theft of Stonehenge |
131 | Motu Patlu Ki Car Wash |
132 | Hotel Me Chori |
133 | Top of Europe |
134 | Motu Patlu in Big Ben |
135 | Diamonds on Eiffel Tower |
136 | John Ka Missile Attack |
137 | Motu Patlu at London College |
138 | The Secret Chip |
139 | Motu Patlu The Dog Trainer |
140 | Thief in Louvre Pyramid |
141 | Mr. Cheater of Berlin |
142 | Mystery of Missing Scientist |
143 | The Lost Train |
144 | Motor Boat Competition In Berlin |
145 | Motu Ka Tabla Classes |
146 | Motu ki Khareedari |
147 | Meals On Wings |
148 | Cyrus Ka Virus |
149 | Royal Horse of London |
150 | Crown of Queen |
151 | Hostage in German Ship |
152 | Motu Patlu in Buckingham Palace |
153 | Haunted Castle in Rome |
154 | Dr. Jhatka Ki Diary |
155 | Motu the Hollywood Hero |
156 | Advance Chariot Race |
157 | Flat in Germany |
158 | Motu Aur Giant Man |
159 | Naughty Monkeys |
160 | Statue in Museum |
161 | Motu The Wrestling Champion |
162 | Chor Ka Badla |
163 | The Trembling Island |
164 | Halloween in Germany |
165 | Motu Ka Nakli Pair |
166 | Motu Patlu in Car Race |
167 | Tower of Pisa ki Chori |
168 | Dr. Missile |
169 | Lucky Draw In London |
170 | Saving Baby Reindeer |
171 | Secret Agent In Rome |
172 | The Killer Shark of Berlin |
173 | The Hypnotist Romeo of Rome |
174 | The Ghost Train in Switzerland |
175 | Bull Riding in Spain |
72 | Picnic in Tree House |
73 | House Arrest In Berlin |
74 | Lion in the Train |
75 | Bunkers in Albania |
76 | The Giant Crab |
77 | Motu Patlu Vs Dr. Dino |
78 | Birthday in Colosseum |
79 | The Human Remote Control |
80 | The Invisible Tribe of Jungfraujoch |
81 | International Don |
82 | Motu Bhag Furniture Aaya |
83 | Lake of Fire |
84 | Motu Patlu in Winter Palace |
85 | Motu Bhag Froggy Aaya |
86 | Motu the Uglu Buglu Man |
87 | Twins Carnival in Jungfraujoch |
88 | Curfew in Berlin |
89 | Black Forest |
90 | Whistling Village |
91 | Zebra Ants |
92 | Angel of Jungfraujoch |
93 | Dr. Jhatka Vs Dr. Pathak |
94 | The Chemical Reaction |
95 | Gang of Mr. Snow |
96 | Alien's Castle |
97 | Khasna Mana Hai |
98 | The Puppet Thieves |
99 | Invisible Chor in Berlin |
100 | Motu Patlu Vs Big Eye |
1 | Mehnat ki Kamayee |
2 | Taj Mahal ki Chori |
3 | Motu Patlu in Rock Garden |
4 | Motu the Anchor |
5 | Rhinoceros Gang |
6 | Motu Patlu at Gateway of India |
7 | 2 Karod ke Jootye |
8 | Victoria 420 |
9 | Ghar pe Kabza |
10 | Motu Patlu in Backwater |
11 | Motu Patlu Vs Jinn |
12 | Statue of Rock Garden |
13 | Rock Garden in Danger |
14 | Intelligent Motu |
15 | Udney Wala Gadget |
16 | Sher Aaya Sher |
17 | Ullu Banaya Bada Maza Aaya |
18 | Juhu Beach mein Dhamal |
19 | Snake Bodyguards |
20 | Motu Patlu in Hawa Mahal |
21 | Motu ki Hand Gun |
22 | Invisible Qutub Minar |
23 | Woodpecker Motu |
24 | Motu Bhag Mummy Aayi |
25 | Missing Doggy |
26 | Baba and Bunty |
27 | Chatru Lootere |
28 | Chingum Hua Beghar |
29 | Teleporting Toy Dog |
30 | Victoria Memorial ka Khazana |
31 | Naughty Anaconda |
32 | Motu Patlu Vs Werewolves |
33 | Qutub Minar in Danger |
34 | Motu Patlu in Elephanta Cave |
35 | Totey ki Bhavishyavani |
36 | Typhoon the Havahavai |
37 | Kissa Kahani Ka... |
38 | Relocating Charminar |
39 | Head ya Tail |
40 | Motu Ka Horoscope |
41 | Magician of Vrindavan Garden |
42 | Motu Patlu Vs Naraz Chorr |
43 | Motu Patlu Vs Denatasur |
44 | Motu ke Message |
45 | Sea Creatures Attack |
46 | Motu Bana Badshah |
47 | The Train Robbery |
48 | Kharey koi Bharey koi |
Controversy[]
Motu Patlu has often been the subject of controversy. Many kids are reported to be addicted to the show, and due to its defiance of physics, kids have tried to imitate the characters by doing dangerous actions, such as jumping into pools, because of the impression that they were near-invincible like the characters in the show. It has been reported that some kids have also started to eat more samosas to gain strength despite the fact that samosas are considered as junk food.
International or Other-Channel Broadcasts[]
In India, Motu Patlu airs on Nick, Nickelodeon Sonic, Nick HD+ and Rishtey. It is broadcasted or aired in other countries as well such as Pakistan, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Channels include: Nickelodeon Pakistan, Indosiar, Kompas TV, Maasranga Television, NTV Plus, and Derana TV.
Trivia[]
- The show‘s name has been changed to Sutin Matin for the Sinhalese dub.
- The show was inspired by a show made by Lotpot called Motu Patlu: Puppet Show.
- According to the CEO of Cosmos-Maya, Anish Mehta, Motu Patlu is the "Indian version of Laurel and Hardy."
- Multiple aspects of the show have become memes, the most famous being Nick India Dab and R Se Rap. Also, during the COVID-19 pandemic, another meme similar to the two mentioned memes, N Se New Cool, was spawned.
- In English, "Motu" means means "fat guy" and "Patlu" "thin guy". This can be found on the TV Tropes website. However, Motu and Patlu's names can simply be interpreted as just "fat" and "thin," respectively.
- There are 1000+ episodes produced. It has been reported that Motu Patlu has reached 1000 episodes.
- It is shown that in LotPot, Motu and Patlu were brothers, but here they're shown as friends.
Related Shows[]
Gallery[]
- ↑ https://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/mam/nickelodeon-gears-up-to-promote-motu-patlu https://web.archive.org/web/20150525100538/http://m.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/viacom18-to-expand-sale-of-tv-channel-merchandise/article6982981.ece/ https://www.afaqs.com/news/marketing/42185_Nickelodeon-signs-Motu-Patlu-Licensing-Deal-with-Prataap-Snacks https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/nick-opens-up-motu-patlu-for-promotional-licensing-launches-toys-with-yellow-diamond-rings-141008 https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/nick-s-toons-revel-in-telefilms-114122900029_1.html
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