Motu Patlu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Motu Patlu
Genre	Slapstick comedy
Created by	Harvinder Mankkar
Written by	Niraj Vikram
Directed by	Suhas D. Kadav
Voices of	Saurav Chakraborty Omi Sharma Sankalp Brian D. Costa Rajah Renu Sharda
Theme music composer	Sandesh Shandilya
Opening theme	"Motu Aur Patlu Ki Jodi" by Sukhwinder Singh
Ending theme	"Motu Aur Patlu Ki Jodi" by Sukhwinder Singh
Composer(s)	Sandesh Shandilya
Country of origin	India
Original language(s)	Hindi
No. of seasons	4
No. of episodes	1000
Production
Executive producer(s)	Anu Sikka
Producer(s)	Deepa Sahi Anish JS Mehta
Editor(s)	Prasad K. Patil
Running time	10–11 mins (Length of single episode)
Production company(s)	Maya Digital Studios Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
Distributor	Viacom 18
Release
Original network	Nickelodeon India
Audio format	Dolby Digital
Original release	16 October 2012 (2012-10-16)
Chronology
Related shows	Inspector Chingum

Motu Patlu is a popular animated TV show from India. It's a sitcom written by Niraj Vikram for Nickelodeon India. The show is made by Cosmos-Maya Studios and is based on the old comic strip called Lotpot.

Motu Patlu first aired on October 16, 2012. It's about two best friends, Motu and Patlu. They used to live in a made-up town called Furfuri Nagar. Later, they moved to another made-up place called Modern City. Now, Motu Patlu and their friends are even traveling around Europe!

Suhas Kadav directs Motu Patlu, and Deepa Sahi and Anish J.S. Mehta produce it. The show's main song, "Motu Aur Patlu Ki Jodi," was created by Sandesh Shandilya and sung by Sukhwinder Singh. It's one of the most-watched children's shows in India.

The Story of Motu Patlu

The show follows Motu and Patlu, two friends who live in Furfuri Nagar. Their daily lives are full of funny situations and problems. They usually get out of trouble by pure luck!

Motu loves Samosas, a tasty Indian snack. He often tries to sneak them from a local tea seller known as Chaiwala, who makes the best samosas in town. Motu often causes problems without meaning to, while Patlu is the smart one who tries to stop him.

Other characters like Ghasitaram, Dr. Jhatka, and Chingum are also part of their adventures. Sometimes, Ghasitaram tricks Motu and Patlu into trying Dr. Jhatka's strange inventions, which causes more trouble. When Motu eats samosas, he gets super strong and energetic for a short time.

The main bad guy in the show is a criminal named "John the Don." He has two big but not-so-smart helpers, Number 1 and Number 2. John and his helpers try to steal things and cause chaos in Furfuri Nagar. But Motu and Patlu always stop their plans and make sure John gets caught. Sometimes John uses Dr. Jhatka's gadgets against them, but Motu and Patlu always find a way to win.

In newer episodes, Motu and Patlu moved to Modern City. New characters joined the show there.

Meet the Characters

Main Characters

• Motu: Motu is a round, cheerful man and one of the main heroes. He loves to eat samosas. Eating samosas makes him super powerful, giving him amazing strength, speed, and even making him smarter! He can lift huge rocks and cars. Motu is Patlu's best friend. He often gets into trouble because of his silly actions. He always looks for easy ways to make money, have fun, and eat lots of samosas. He wears a red shirt with a blue (or sometimes black) vest, yellow pants, and shoes. He is very scared of mice. His famous line is: "Khaali pet mere dimaag ki batti nahi chalti tum hi kuch karo!" (Meaning: "My brain doesn't work on an empty stomach, you do something!").
• Patlu: Patlu is a thin man and the other main hero. He is often seen as the smartest person in the city. Even though he's smart, he often gets into trouble with Motu. He doesn't like samosas but enjoys reading newspapers. He wears a yellow shirt with orange pants, brown glasses, and brown shoes. His catchphrases are "Idea!" and "Motu kuch karo!" (Meaning: "Motu, do something!").
• Dr. Jhatka: Dr. Jhatka is a funny scientist. His inventions are usually very cool but often cause more problems than they solve. He drives a yellow flying car. Dr. Jhatka wears a green shirt, a violet necktie, and blue jeans. He sometimes tests his gadgets on Motu and Patlu without telling them, which often leads to them getting upset with him.
• Ghasitaram: Ghasitaram is a bit of a scaredy-cat. He always says he has "20 years of experience" in everything, but his advice often leads Motu and Patlu into trouble. He is also Dr. Jhatka's lab helper. He wears a cobalt blue shirt, purple pants, and a dark brown vest.
• Inspector Chingum: Chingum is a police inspector. He thinks no criminal can escape him, but he usually catches them by luck or with Motu and Patlu's help. He has a strong South Indian accent and is very proud. He drives a green police motorcycle and a police jeep. He wears a khaki police uniform with stars and badges. When he says his famous lines, coconuts often fall from the sky and hit him on the head! He loves South Indian food like idli and dosa.

Other Characters

• Chaiwala: Chaiwala owns a tea shop near Motu's house. He makes Motu's favorite samosas and Patlu's favorite tea. Motu often tries to steal samosas from him. Chaiwala wears a white shirt and a traditional Indian lungi.
• Boxer: Boxer is Motu's neighbor and a strong, aggressive man. He wears red boxing gloves and a white tank top. He wants to help his neighbors but sometimes ends up accidentally hitting them. He is very strong and can break walls.
• John: John is the main bad guy. He wants to be a big Don, but his plans always fail, and he gets arrested. He often says short poems. He is not afraid of Chingum, but he is scared of Motu and Patlu. John is good at tricking people and disguising himself. He wears a blue shirt with patterns, a yellow undershirt, and dark blue pants. He loves to rob banks and jewelry shops.
• Number 1: Number 1 is one of John's helpers. He likes John's poems but often gets hit by John. He sometimes has good ideas to catch Motu and Patlu, but John usually ignores them. He wears a blue hat and a magenta striped shirt.
• Number 2: Number 2 is John's other helper. He doesn't talk much. He has a dark mark near one eye and a bandage on his nose. He wears a cyan striped shirt.
• Khopadi: Khopadi is a new bad guy who appeared in later seasons. He is the Don of Modern City and drives an ambulance.
• Skull: Skull is Khopadi's older brother. He is a famous hunter from Africa and loves to catch animals.

Places They Visit

The show first takes place in a fictional town called Furfuri Nagar in India. It's a peaceful town with shops, a market, a bus station, houses, temples, and banks. It also has the Furfuri Nagar Police Station, Motu Patlu's house, Chaiwala's stall, and John's hideout. The town even has its own airport!

Later in the show, Motu and Patlu move to Modern City. In the newest episodes, they are on a trip to Europe. They have visited famous places like Pisa, Rome, and Tuscany in Italy, London in England, and Paris in France. They've also been to Berlin in Germany, the Top of Europe in Switzerland, and St. Petersburg in Russia.

How the Show is Made

Music

The music for Motu Patlu is created by Sandesh Shandilya. The main theme song, "Motu Aur Patlu Ki Jodi," was written by Gulzar and sung by the famous Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Singh.

Episodes

Motu Patlu has aired over 1000 episodes across 4 seasons! The show started in Furfuri Nagar, then moved to Modern City, and now features their exciting Europe Tour.

Motu Patlu's Europe Tour

Description

During their Europe trip, Motu Patlu have explored many countries and cities. They've seen famous landmarks in Italy, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Russia. The Europe Tour includes over 70 episodes and even three movies: "Motu Patlu in the Game of Zones," "Motu Patlu the Superheroes vs. Alien Ghost," and "Motu Patlu's Dangerous Road Trip in Switzerland."

Products and Promotions

Since the show started, its creators, Lotpot magazine, Maya Digital Studios, and Nickelodeon India have worked hard to promote Motu Patlu with toys, games, and other products.

In 2014, Nick India teamed up with Yellow Diamond chips for promotions. Later that year, Horlicks also made a big deal to use Motu Patlu characters in their advertisements.

Movies

Motu Patlu have starred in many exciting movies!

Other Adventures

Made-for-Television Films

• Motu Patlu in Wonderland! – Motu and Patlu crash-land on a strange island and face unexpected dangers.
• Motu Patlu: Mission Moon – They must save the moon from an evil Drago who is turning its soil into gold, which could cause earthquakes on Earth.
• Motu Patlu: Deep Sea Adventure – After their ship sinks, they discover an underwater kingdom ruled by sharks.
• Motu Patlu: Kung-Fu Kings – An evil fighter named Tiger Chang challenges everyone. Motu trains to defeat him.
• Motu Patlu: Khazaane Ki Race – Motu and Patlu race against John and Mr. Chamku to find a hidden treasure on Christmas Mountain.
• Motu Patlu: Kung Fu Kings Returns – Motu and Patlu team up with Tiger Chang to find Timtim, who was kidnapped by a mysterious monster.
• Motu Patlu: Carnival Island! – They go to Carnival Island to solve the mystery of Magral, an old man's enemy, who is destroying creations.
• Motu Patlu: 36 Ghante Race – Motu and Patlu have 36 hours to solve the theft of the Golden Car Award.
• Motu Patlu Alien World! – They travel to another planet to rescue Motu's father from the ruler of planet Axar.
• Motu Patlu in Double Trouble – After Chingum's marriage, Motu and Patlu meet two scientists who look just like them, leading to funny mix-ups.
• Motu Patlu: The Invisible Plane – They must find a stolen invisible plane in the Arctic and help the Yetis.
• Motu Patlu: In Dragon World – Dr. Jhatka takes them to the world of dragons. They help a baby green dragon return to its family and protect them from black dragons.
• Motu Patlu: In Hong Kong Kung Fu Kings 3 – Motu trains with a special master in Hong Kong to defeat a dangerous villain named Devil Don.
• Motu Patlu: In Octopus World – They befriend a golden fish and a baby octopus and help free goldfish from an evil octopus queen.
• Motu Patlu: – In The City Of Gold – Motu and Patlu are tricked into finding a lost city of gold by a horse rider and his wife.
• Motu Patlu: – Dino Invasion – Motu and Patlu must save Modern City from dinosaurs who came through a time machine.
• Motu Patlu: The Challenge of Kung Fu Brothers – Motu and Patlu travel to Tokyo to fight two evil Kung Fu Brothers who want to rule the world.

Theatrical Movie

• Motu Patlu: King of Kings was a movie shown in cinemas.

Spin-off Shows

• Inspector Chingum: This show is all about Inspector Chingum and his adventures. It first came out on Amazon Prime Video in 2018.
• Guddu the Great: This is another spin-off show based on a character from the movie Motu Patlu: King of Kings. It started on Amazon Prime in 2019.

Images for kids

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  Motu and Patlu, the best friends.

See also

In Spanish: Motu Patlu para niños