Ekans – Snakes Awake also known as Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake or simply Ekans is an Indian science fiction superhero computer-animated series produced by Hi-Tech Animation for Cartoon Network (India and Asia).[1] The series centers around 13-year-old Ekans, whose name spelled backward would be "S, N, A, K, E". He has the ability to control snakes in form of robots and can also tackle real ones as well.
Ekans – Snakes Awake | |
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Also known as | Ekans - Ek Se Badhkar Snake Ekans |
Genre | |
Written by | Yash Thakur |
Directed by | Yogesh Kawale |
Voices of |
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Opening theme | "Ekans" |
Ending theme | "Ekans" |
Country of origin | India |
Original languages |
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No. of seasons | 5 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Meera Latkar Nemlekar |
Producer | Ashish J Thapar |
Running time | 7-8 minutes |
Production companies | Hi-Tech Animation WarnerMedia India |
Original release | |
Network | Cartoon Network |
Release | 27 June 2021 present | –
It is the first Cartoon Network Indian original computer-animated series.[2]
Premise
editThe series revolves around a 13-year-old street-smart wunderkind, Ekans, who is chosen as the one and is gifted a nagamani by the world's most powerful snakes, thanks to his heart of gold and fearless attitude. With extraordinary snake-like powers, the otherwise conventional tech-savvy youngster obtains heightened sensory perceptions, ability to camouflage, flexibility, and strength to keep humanity safe from the evils of the world. That's not all; his trendy hi-tech superpower suit with mechanical snakes gives him additional abilities to cleverly outsmart villains.
The concept of snake-based powers in the series is derived from an old Indian legend revolving around snakes. In the legend, a community of snakes were granted sentience and powers such as metamorphosis by a magical stone called the Nagamani (lit. Serpent Gem).
Characters
editMain
edit- Ekans
- Chiku
- Kiara
- Diya
- Dr. Sanjay
- Chocho the Robot
- Naagrakshak
- Agent P
- Bunty
- Dheeraj
- Sonu and Monu
Supporting
edit- Wire Z
- Time Warp
- Dr. I
- Darkstone
- Elastiko
- Worm King
- Froggie
- Kazero
- Sapera
- Chemical King
- Crazy Collector
- Mongoose & Kanjoose
- Chen & Liu
- Octagon
- Gatoroid
- Danger Driller
- Cemento & Mixer
- Hathoda
- Maharoach
- Lathi & Kathi (Sapera's Assistant)
Broadcast
editThe series debuted on Cartoon Network on 27 June 2021 with first season titled Ekans - Ek Se Badhkar Snake. The second season of the series was premiered on 22 November 2021 under the title Ekans - Snakes Awake! on Cartoon Network.[3] The series also premiered on Cartoon Network Asia in 25 April 2022.[4] Cartoon Network shifted the series to its sister channel Pogo TV on 22 August 2022.[5][6][7] The show shifted to their new sister channel Discovery Kids on 14 October 2023.[8]
Specials
editEkans – Origin Story
editOn 25 December 2021 Cartoon Network aired a special episode of the series titled Ekans Special: Ekans: Origin Story in the celebration of Christmas. In this special episode, it was revealed how Ekans got his super powers and nagamani.[9][10] It was also premiered on Pogo with the title Ekans: Origin Story on 4 September 2022.[11]
Movies
editEkans – Hero Ek Villain Anek
editA theatrical film titled Ekans – Hero Ek Villain Anek was released in PVR Cinemas on 19 August 2022 in three languages i.e. Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.[12] The film later premiered on Pogo TV in 16 October 2022.[13]
Ekans – The Mystery Of Three Gems
editPogo TV launched another feature film of the series titled Ekans – The Mystery Of Three Gems on 9 October 2022.[14][15] It is also an original film of Pogo TV of Ekans series.[citation needed]
Ekans Takshak Ka Ashirwad
editEkans Takshak Ka Ashirwad is the third film of the series. It was originally premiered on Pogo in 26 March 2023.[16] The movie was also launched in Kannada and Malayalam with Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Cartoon Network bringing its first local sci-fi superhero CGI series, 'Ekans - Ek Se Badhkar Snake'". www.bestmediaifo.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Cartoon Network India Launching 'Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake'". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Bureau, Adgully. "Cartoon Network announces new episodes of homegrown superhero CGI series 'Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake'". www.adgully.com.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Our newest hero has a heart of gold and serpent powers! Meet Ekans, chosen as "The One" by the most powerful snakes in the world | NEW SHOW! Ekans: Snakes Awake on #CartoonNetwork, Premieres April 25 at 1.30PM (SG/MY) | 12.30PM (TH/ID) | 4.45PM (PH) | 6PM (TW)". Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Ekans ki baat hi kuch aur hai! Stay tuned to see him on POGO TV very soon". Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Logon ke dilon mein baj rahi hai ghanti kyun ki Ekans maar raha hai entry. Aagaya hai naya rakshak ab POGO par.Catch Ekans, 22nd Aug onwards, Mon-Fri at 7pm only on POGO, archived from the original on 2 May 2023, retrieved 21 August 2022
- ^ Logon ke dilon mein baj rahi hai ghanti kyun ki Ekans maar raha hai entry. Aagaya hai naya rakshak ab POGO par. Catch Ekans, 22nd Aug onwards, Mon-Fri at 7pm only on POGO, archived from the original on 21 August 2022, retrieved 21 August 2022
- ^ Discovery Kids India Ekans Snakes Awake Promo (2023), archived from the original on 27 September 2023, retrieved 27 September 2023
- ^ Ekans Special | Christmas Special | Saturday 25th, December, 2021 at 10:30 AM | Only on Cartoon Network, archived from the original on 5 July 2022, retrieved 25 December 2021
- ^ Ekans Special | Christmas Special | Saturday 25th, December, 2021 at 10:30 AM | Cartoon Network, archived from the original on 5 July 2022, retrieved 25 December 2021
- ^ Ekans – Origin Story | POGO | Movie – 4th September – 12:30 PM, archived from the original on 2 September 2022, retrieved 2 September 2022
- ^ Team, AnimationXpress (17 August 2022). "POGO is bringing its superhero Ekans to PVR Cinemas with an exclusive 'Ekans-Hero Ek Villain Anek' movie premiere". AnimationXpress. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ Ekans – Hero Ek Villain Anek | New Movie | POGO | 16th October - 12:30 PM, archived from the original on 12 October 2022, retrieved 12 October 2022
- ^ Ekans: The Mystery Of Three Gems | POGO | Movie – 9th October – 12:30 PM, archived from the original on 4 October 2022, retrieved 4 October 2022
- ^ "Warner Bros. Discovery's kids' entertainment channels—Discovery Kids, Cartoon Network, and POGO—are getting into the festive spirit with an action-packed and entertaining content line-up for kids and families to watch together". Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ Sapera karne aa raha hai Naag mandir par attack | kya Ekans kar payega fight back? | Jaan ne ke liye dekhiye new movie | 'Ekans Takshak Ka Ashirwad', 26th March Sunday dopahar 1 pm baje sirf POGO par, retrieved 22 March 2023