Green Gold Animation, in collaboration with EBG Group, has launched the first Chhota Bheem Cafe in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Inspired by the popular animated series, the themed cafe is designed to offer a combination of dining, entertainment, and interactive experiences for children and families.
The outlet recreates the world of Chhota Bheem by bringing together familiar characters such as Chhota Bheem, Chutki, Raju and Jaggu in a themed environment. Alongside its food offerings, the cafe features dedicated play areas, learning activities, toys and branded merchandise, as well as spaces for birthday celebrations and children's events.
The menu has been curated for both children and adults and includes millet-based pizzas, burgers, snacks, themed desserts, beverages and the show's signature-inspired Power Laddoos. In addition to dine-in services, the companies have introduced a Bento Box subscription programme for school-going children, providing breakfast and lunch options through offline delivery channels and the cafe network.
Irfan Khan, Founder and Chairman, EBG Group said, “Families today are looking for destinations that offer more than dining. Through the Chhota Bheem Cafe, we want to bring together healthy food, play, learning and shared family experiences in one place. There's a real opportunity to build a homegrown Indian family entertainment brand, one built around characters children have actually grown up with across the country. Beyond the business opportunity, this is also about creating jobs, in hospitality and operations today, and in franchising as we expand over the next few years.”
Rajiv Chilaka, Founder and CEO, Green Gold Animation shared, “Chhota Bheem has been part of people's homes for almost twenty years. This café is our way of giving him an address - a place where children and families can step into the world of Chhota Bheem and enjoy an experience inspired by the stories and characters they love, beyond the screen. We've had families write to us for years asking for exactly this kind of experience, and this is our response. It's the first step in a much bigger vision for us: taking our characters beyond animation and into everyday life, starting with food, play, and storytelling brought together in one place.”
To further engage young visitors, the cafe will introduce Junior Chef Quest, a supervised cooking programme where children can participate in guided culinary activities. The company is also planning to launch a membership programme that will offer rewards, workshops, educational sessions, and exclusive experiences for members.
As part of its expansion strategy, Green Gold Animation and EBG Group plan to open 25 Chhota Bheem Cafe outlets in the first phase with an investment of Rs 50 crore. The initial rollout will focus on major Tier I cities through company-owned outlets before gradually adopting a franchise-led expansion model.
The partners aim to increase the network to 50 outlets over the next three years, depending on the performance of the first phase. The planned expansion is expected to create more than 500 direct and indirect employment opportunities across hospitality, kitchen operations, franchise management and support functions.