MUMBAI: Disney Channel has acquired the animated TV movie, Feluda - The Kathmandu Caper, based on the detective series - Feluda, from DQ Entertainment.
Feluda is a series of detective novels and short stories written by the famous Indian film director and writer Satyajit Ray.

Developed and produced by DQE, The Kathmandu Caper is the first animated tele-movie in the Feluda series to be adapted and written for animation in London by the children‘s writer, Charles Hodges. The movie has been developed as a 60 minute TV movie. 
 
Said Walt Disney Television International India associate director, programming Devika Prabhu, "Disney Channel is committed to building a comprehensive entertainment destination for kids and families driven by local relevance, creativity and timeless storytelling. Feluda is a popular detective series by a master storyteller, Satyajit Ray, whose appeal goes beyond time and age of the reader. In line with our endeavour to showcase local Indian stories, characters and backdrops that appeal to kids and families alike, we are thrilled to showcase Feluda exclusively on Disney Channel for our viewers and millions of Feluda fans across India."

The story revolves around a client with an evil lookalike, a kidnap in the neighbourhood and a gang that is involved in illegal activities. The kidnap of a stranger in the neighbourhood leads Feluda with his 14-year-old smart cousin Topshe, Jatayu his funny but smart friend and Bones, their wily dog, to Kathmandu amidst the beautiful scenic Himalayan ranges, and then straight into the den of Maganlal Meghraj, their old formidable adversary.

Said DQE Group chairman & CEO Tapaas Chakravarti, "Our objective is to introduce this genre of animated adventure to the new generation of discerning young TV viewers. We are absolutely sure that the combination of this particular genre which is adventure and mystery will definitely have world-wide appeal."