Ultra Media Cannes 2025: Guru Dutt Restorations, Animation Films & Global Deals

Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, one of India’s premier content houses specializing in entertainment IPs, film animation and restoration proudly announces its dynamic participation at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. This year, Ultra participated with 2500+ Films, 17,500+ Television episodes & 4000+ minutes of Animation content across various genres from their rich stable. They also opened up International Integration Rights for their new exclusive Marathi & Hindi OTT Apps: Ultra Play, Ultra Gaane & Ultra Jhakaas.

As a special tribute to the legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt’s 100^th birth anniversary, Ultra also revealed the fully restored versions of Guru Dutt’s timeless classics. Mr. Sushilkumar Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Ultra Media & Entertainment Group shares, “We believe the future of storytelling lies in embracing both heritage and innovation. As we prepare for a worldwide re-release of Guru Dutt’s iconic films. We are proud to present his restored classics like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam & others, at the Cannes. This is a celebration of Indian creativity, its past, present & future & a step towards inspiring global audiences". The Company also unveiled its latest animation features, The Tarbo - An Action-Adventure Drama & The Jungle Boy - an episodic series of a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and self-discovery.

Through a meticulous frame-by-frame 4K/2K manual restoration process, using industry-leading software’s like Diamant, PF Clean, Revival etc Ultra has revitalized these old classics for future generations. This initiative is a part of the Company’s broader commitment to preserve India's cinematic heritage and share it with the world. The slate of content offered by Ultra this year represents decades of storytelling excellence, designed to meet the evolving needs of global broadcasters, OTT platforms, and digital distributors.

Ultra has been regularly participating in “The Festival de Cannes” with their unique offerings for a few years now. The Company is extremely contented with the global response they have been receiving all these years. At Cannes 2025, Ultra will host exclusive industry meetings to explore content licensing, co-productions, restoration collaborations, and digital partnerships, reaffirming its role as a bridge between Indian creativity and global audiences.  

Mr Rajat Agrawal, COO & Director of Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, was also a prominent Panellist in one of the sessions in the Indian Pavilion this year and spoke about the ‘Changing Paradigm of Film Screening: Theatres to OTT, Digital Platforms and Beyond’. He discussed on the evolving models of film screening from theatrical releases to streaming & innovative digital formats & strategies for maximizing reach.

“At Ultra, we are proud to honour timeless legends while also building the next chapter of Indian storytelling through animation and digital innovation. Film restoration and preservation are not just about technology; they are about respect for storytellers, audiences & cultural legacy. By combining state-of-the-art tools with deep passion, we are making India’s rich creative history accessible to every corner of the world, while strengthening our leadership in global restoration and preservation," said Mr. Rajat Agrawal. He further added, "We also have Colourised Indian classics like Chori Chori, Paigham(Dilip Kumar), Insaniyat (Only film starring Dev Anand and Dilip Kumar together) using our own proprietary technologies."

"As part of our Guru Dutt@100 celebrations, Ultra is proud to lead a month-long tribute across India in July 2025, featuring special worldwide screenings, curated exhibitions & engaging panel discussions on Guru Dutt’s timeless legacy. This initiative is not just a celebration of his unparalleled artistry, but a way to reconnect new generations with the rich emotional and cultural heritage he created," said Brinda Agrawal. Head of Marketing, Ultra Media & Entertainment Group.

Ultra Jhakaas is India’s only exclusive Marathi OTT Platform that streams Marathi Films, TV Series, Music, Nataks, Kids Animation & Cookery recipes. It currently streams 3000 + hours of content, with continuous addition of new content regularly. Ultra Play is an exclusive SVOD OTT Platform that streams Indian film classics featuring over 2000 meticulously curated films across various genres spanning the golden eras of Bollywood. From the 1950s till date, the platform boasts an impressive lineup of blockbusters, hidden gems & cult classics.  Ultra Gaane is India’s first exclusive video songs OTT platform, streaming over 4,000 timeless Hindi songs from 1940 to today. It offers an enhanced experience, blending iconic visuals with classic tracks that continue to captivate audiences with their relatable themes and timeless appeal to date.  These apps focus on delivering curated Indian content, regional cinema, music & more to a worldwide audience, hence positioning Ultra as a key player in the global D2C (direct-to-consumer) entertainment landscape.

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