Bharti Airtel has expanded its entertainment portfolio with the exclusive launch of Airtel Cartoon Network Classics, a new value-added channel on Airtel Digital TV, introduced in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. The channel offers ad-free access to some of the most iconic animated shows that defined childhoods across generations.

A Dedicated Home for Iconic Cartoon Network Shows

Airtel Cartoon Network Classics brings together a curated collection of timeless animated franchises from Cartoon Network. Popular favourites such as Tom & Jerry, The Flintstones, Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, and Johnny Bravo form the core of the channel’s programming, creating a single destination for classic animation lovers.

Nostalgia for Adults, Discovery for the Next Generation

Curated especially for audiences who grew up watching these shows in the ’90s and early 2000s, the channel also enables families to introduce younger viewers to stories and characters that became part of global pop culture. These cartoons continue to resonate today with their universal humour, storytelling, and memorable characters.

Airtel’s Vision for Curated Entertainment Experiences

Commenting on the launch, Pushpinder Singh Gujral, DTH-Business Head at Airtel, said that Airtel Cartoon Network Classics adds a distinctive entertainment layer to Airtel’s offerings. He highlighted that the channel allows viewers to reconnect with iconic characters still loved today and will be available across Airtel’s DTH and IPTV platforms, with more such curated experiences planned in the future.

Pricing, Language Options, and Wide Accessibility

Priced at ₹59 per month, the ad-free channel is available on Channel 445 in both English and Hindi. Subscribers can access it across all Airtel set-top boxes, including connected devices such as Xstream and IPTV, as well as non-connected HD and SD boxes, ensuring uninterrupted viewing without additional equipment.

Warner Bros. Discovery on Reviving Classic Characters

Arjun Nohwar, Managing Director for South Asia at Warner Bros. Discovery, noted that Cartoon Network Classics celebrates the enduring legacy of animated characters that have entertained audiences worldwide for generations. He added that the collaboration with Airtel helps bring these original cartoons to Indian homes in an accessible format, allowing fans to relive cherished childhood memories while introducing new audiences to content that shaped global pop culture.

Simple and Instant Activation for Subscribers

Customers can activate Airtel Cartoon Network Classics easily through their set-top box, by giving a missed call, or via the Airtel Thanks app. With quick and user-friendly activation options, viewers can start enjoying classic cartoons within seconds.

Strengthening Airtel’s Family-Friendly Content Portfolio

The collaboration further strengthens Airtel’s growing lineup of value-added entertainment services. By offering Cartoon Network Classics as an exclusive channel, Airtel reinforces its focus on high-quality, family-friendly content while deepening engagement with viewers across all age groups.