Antik Mahmud
prominent Bangladeshi animator, cartoonist, comic book artist, author and YouTuber
Mahathir Mahmud Antik, aka Antik Mahmud, rose to fame as one of Bangladesh's early frame by frame animators, creating humorous animated vlogs and relatable storytelling videos. His platforms has amassed over 3 million audience across platforms.
original Character
Antik is mostly known for his original character “Antik Mahmud” which is based on himself. Through this character he tells original stories ispired from his own day to day life. For medium he prefers animation, comics and literature.
Artworks
Antik Mahmud has received widespread praise as a pioneer of YouTube animation in Bangladesh, alongside major commercial awards and critical acclaim for his storytelling. Bangladeshi media, fellow creators, and international brands frequently credit him with modernizing local 2D animation and comic culture for young audiences.
Animation
Antik Mahmud is widely considered one of the best animators in Bangladesh as he pioneered Bangladeshi YouTube storytime animation, built the country's first major commercial 2D creator-led studio, and proved that local animation can achieve massive mainstream success.
COMicbook Art
Antik Mahmud has made a major impact by mainstreaming modern Bangla comic books for youth and young adults in Bangladesh. Through his original series and publishing house, he bridged the gap between digital YouTube comedy and print graphic novels. His bestselling series includes books like- Perahin, Noman, Cointoss etc.
Trained 200+ aspiring animators
Antik Mahmud trains aspiring animators through hands-on studio bootcamps, short online storytelling workshops, and beginner digital courses. His programs take students from blank-page ideas to finished, export-ready 2D animated videos.
Merch Designs
Original Winter Merch Design
Original Hoodie Design