Indian multinational telecommunications company Bharti Airtel on Monday launched the “Airtel Cartoon Network Classics”, a value-added service available on Airtel Digital TV, in collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery.
The new channel will deliver animated franchises from Cartoon Network, including Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, Johnny Bravo, and others. Priced at ₹59 per month and available on Channel 445 in both English and Hindi, the ad-free channel can be accessed across both connected set-top boxes, such as Xstream and IPTV, as well as non-connected HD and SD boxes.
“Airtel Cartoon Network Classics adds a unique entertainment layer to our portfolio and offers customers a chance to reconnect with iconic stories and characters that are loved even today,” said Pushpinder Singh Gujral, business head (DTH), Airtel.
Speaking about the collaboration, Arjun Nohwar, Managing Director, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, said, “Cartoon Network Classics celebrates the enduring legacy of characters and stories that have entertained audiences worldwide for generations. At Warner Bros.
Discovery, our focus is on keeping these stories accessible and relevant for today’s audiences. Through our collaboration with Airtel, we are pleased to bring these iconic favourites to Indian screens in a new and accessible format, enabling fans to reconnect with cherished childhood memories while introducing a new generation to the original cartoons that helped shape global pop culture.”
The launch further strengthens Airtel’s growing portfolio of value-added entertainment services, reinforcing its commitment to offering distinctive, high-quality, and family-friendly content. By introducing Cartoon Network Classics as an exclusive channel, Airtel aims to deepen viewer engagement and enhance its content leadership across age groups.
