Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani (2026): Cast, Story & JioHotstar Premiere Date
Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani, the new Hindi animated TV movie starring India’s best-loved cartoon duo, premiered on JioHotstar on 8 November 2026. Announced by JioHotstar and Nickelodeon, the film sends Motu and Patlu chasing their old rival John through a time portal and 900 years into the past, into the ancient city of Andherius. It premiered at 11:30 AM on the JioHotstar Kids profile and on Nick, and is available in six languages.
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Movie Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani |
| Language | Hindi (also in Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Kannada) |
| Genre | Animation, comedy, fantasy, TV movie |
| Director | Not publicly announced |
| Cast (characters) | Motu, Patlu, John the Don, Dr. Jhatka, Ghasitaram, Inspector Chingum, Chalkias, King Jonathanius |
| Production | JioHotstar and Nickelodeon |
| OTT Premiere | 8 November 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Where to Watch | JioHotstar Kids and Nick (Nickelodeon) |
| Runtime | Not announced |
Details in this post are based on reports from Bollyy, JioHotstar, OTT Newspaper and myvi.in around the 8 November 2026 premiere. The makers have not publicly shared the director, writer or voice cast details, or the runtime, so those are listed as not announced rather than guessed.
The Story of Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani
The adventure begins when John the Don steals a precious diamond locket, the Nagmani. Motu and Patlu give chase, but the pursuit takes an unexpected turn when the trio stumble into a time portal. Instead of catching John, the two friends are thrown 900 years into the past.
They land in Andherius, an ancient city the film also calls the city of Darkness, ruled by King Jonathanius. Stranded far from home, Motu and Patlu must find a way back to their own time, and they get help from Chalkias, a clever dwarf. The film mixes the duo’s trademark comedy with a fantasy time-travel adventure, as the mystery of the Nagmani unfolds in the old city.
Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani Cast and Characters
- Motu — the food-loving, big-hearted hero whose samosas give him strength
- Patlu — his slim, quick-thinking best friend
- John the Don — the comical villain who steals the Nagmani locket
- Dr. Jhatka — the eccentric inventor
- Ghasitaram — who claims 20 years of experience in everything
- Inspector Chingum — the dramatic police officer
- Chalkias — the clever dwarf who helps the duo in Andherius
- King Jonathanius — ruler of the ancient city of Darkness
- The voice cast, director and writer have not been publicly announced.
- Motu Patlu is based on the characters from the classic Lotpot comics, created for television by Cosmos-Maya; the series has run on Nickelodeon India since 2012.
Where to Watch Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani
Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani premiered on 8 November 2026 at 11:30 AM on the JioHotstar Kids profile and on Nick (Nickelodeon). It is streaming on JioHotstar in Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Kannada. Families looking for another animated film can read the site’s post on Zootopia 2, Disney’s animated sequel with Shraddha Kapoor voicing Judy Hopps in Hindi, while the site’s post on The Angry Birds Movie 3 covers another animated adventure heading to cinemas.
Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani FAQs
When did Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani premiere?
It premiered on 8 November 2026 at 11:30 AM on JioHotstar Kids and Nick.
Where can I watch Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani?
It is streaming on JioHotstar (Kids profile) and aired on Nick (Nickelodeon). It is a TV movie, so it did not get a theatrical release.
What is the story of the film?
John steals a precious diamond locket, the Nagmani. While chasing him, Motu and Patlu fall through a time portal and land 900 years in the past in the ancient city of Andherius, where they must find a way home with help from a clever dwarf named Chalkias.
Which languages is the film available in?
Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Kannada.
Is Motu Patlu & the Mystery of Nagmani suitable for kids?
Yes. It is a family animated comedy adventure made for children, in the same friendly style as the long-running Motu Patlu television series.
