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Maradona's Life Becomes Animated Series
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Reliance Animation will create an animated series about Diego Maradona.
- The series will cover his life from youth to international fame.
- IP rights were secured in partnership with Maradona's estate.
An animated series is in development to tell the life story of soccer icon Diego Maradona, with India's Reliance Animation securing the character IP rights. The project aims to chronicle Maradona's path from his early years to achieving international acclaim. This initiative is a collaborative effort, involving SATTVICA SA, the Argentina-based rights holder of Maradona's intellectual property.
The scripted series will delve into pivotal moments of Maradona's celebrated career, alongside his personal challenges and profound influence both on and off the football pitch. Reliance Entertainment CEO Shibasish Sarkar expressed enthusiasm for introducing Maradona's story of resilience and achievement to a new audience, believing it will inspire globally.
Reliance Animation CEO Tejonidhi Bhandare highlighted the project's significance for the studio, pledging to capture Maradona's essence for viewers of all ages. Rita Maradona, representing SATTVICA SA, shared pride in partnering with Reliance to introduce their brother's legacy to children worldwide. Samuel Nieto of Bridge Marketing Group Inc. emphasized the series' potential to extend Maradona's legacy for future generations of young athletes.
