Zappy Toons.
Hindi nursery rhymes for preschoolers in full 3D: classic rhymes, a little humour, and a value in every story. One of the largest kids' channels in India, produced week after week by Monal Digital.
- 33.7M
- Subscribers
- 26B
- Views
- 1,049
- Videos
- 2017
- On YouTube since
Figures from the channel's YouTube page, October 2026.
Classic rhymes, contemporary wisdom.
In the channel's own words, Zappy Toons is a place for kids to enjoy classic rhymes and contemporary wisdom: humour, fun and learning, with lessons about cooperation, inclusivity and sustainability drawn from traditions, culture and well-known stories.
The channel is produced by Monal Digital: the 3D animation, the songs and the weekly publishing all come out of the studio. The pipeline behind it is written up on the blog.
Classic rhymes
Hathi Raja, Akkad Bakkad, Gaiya Meri: the rhymes Indian families already sing, retold with humour and a story around each one.
Values in every story
Cooperation, inclusivity and sustainability, carried by characters rather than lectures, and rooted in Indian traditions and culture.
Full 3D
Every episode is produced in 3D, with a weekly cadence that has kept the channel growing for eight years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zappy Toons?
Zappy Toons is a 3D Hindi nursery rhymes channel for preschool children. It pairs classic rhymes with short stories that carry a value, such as cooperation or kindness, and has grown to 33.7M subscribers.
Who makes Zappy Toons?
The channel is produced by Monal Digital, a kids' animation company from the Himalayan foothills. The 3D animation, the songs and the publishing come out of the studio every week.
What age is Zappy Toons for?
Mainly children aged one to six. Episodes are short and repetitive by design, which is what toddlers and preschoolers come back for.
Where can I watch Zappy Toons?
On YouTube, where new videos are published every week, on Spotify for the songs, and on Tata Play. Every video is marked Made for Kids.
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