Mumbai: Warner Bros. Discovery’s summer programming campaign has achieved a major milestone with POGO’s Origin of Bheem emerging as the highest-rated kids’ entertainment property across Kids channels for two consecutive weeks on POGO. Maintaining strong viewership momentum week after week, the two-part special further reinforced the enduring popularity of India’s beloved animated hero, Chhota Bheem. Origin of Bheem Part 1 secured the No.1 spot in Week 18 with a viewership of 1,032 AMAs (‘000), while Origin of Bheem Part 2 continued the winning streak in Week 19 with a viewership of 1,070 AMAs (‘000) as per the latest BARC data and ranking within the kids category programs.
A special part of WBD’s summer programming slate and its first-of-its-kind approach,Origin of Bheem takes audiences through the untold story of Chhota Bheem’s beginnings and the journey that shaped him into Dholakpur’s beloved hero. Filled with adventure, courage, and heartfelt moments, the two-part Big Picture special brought together everything fans have loved about Chhota Bheem over the years while offering a fresh new chapter to his story.
The back-to-back chart-topping performance highlights the franchise’s continued cultural relevance and strong audience connection across generations. As Chhota Bheem celebrates 18 years of entertaining audiences, the success of Origin of Bheem further reflects the timeless bond viewers continue to share with one of India’s most loved animated heroes.
(Source: YUMI | BARC India | TG: 2–14 years All | Market: India Urban + Rural | BARC Week: Wk 18’26 and Wk 19’26).
-Based on Press Release
