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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|A webseries by Anvesh Michael for Aha Video}}<br />
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{{Infobox television<br />
| name = Kotha Poradu<br />
| producer = Tanvi Desai, Mahi Illindra<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]<br />
| genre = [[Drama]]<br>[[Comedy]]<br />
| music = Smaran<br />
| creator = Anvesh Michael<br />
| writer = <br />
| director = [[Anvesh Michael]]<br />
| starring = Anvesh Michael<br>Jagadeesh Pratahp Bandari<br>Sai Prasanna<br>Raj Tirandasu<br />
| editor = Avanti Ruya<br />
| camera = <br />
| num_seasons = 1<br />
| num_episodes = 10<br />
| company = AM Entertainment<br> Scriptellers<br />
| distributor = <br />
| network = [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=y|2020|01|25}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| image = File:Kotha Poradu.jpg<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Kotha Poradu''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic Drama]] webseries written and directed by debutant [[Anvesh Michael]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Writer, director,actor, lyricist Anvesh Michael on his series Kotha Poradu.|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/aug/01/on-a-regional-dark-new-film-making-mode-2177554.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-01|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> for [[Allu Aravind]]'s streaming platform [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2020-08-10|title=Big directors to make original shows and films for Aha|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/big-directors-to-make-original-shows-and-films-for-aha-638528|access-date=2021-05-01|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref> Series stars Anvesh Michael, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sai Prasanna, and Raj Tirandasu in lead roles. The series was one of the first five shows produced for the launch of Aha, scheduled to release on 8 February, 2020. Smaran, who has composed music for the [[Krish (director)|Director Krish]]'s Masti's composed tracks for Kotha Poradu.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
''Kotha Poradu'' is set in [[Telangana]] backdrop which follows the story of Raju, a care-free village guy who is new to the city. While his struggle seems to be never-ending, fate has a different plan in store for him. He is forced to leave his village and move to the city in order to pay the debts of his deceased father. He gets to meet a film maker in Hyderabad and how his life takes a turn after that forms rest of the story.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pecheti|first=Prakash|title=‘Kotha Poradu’: Enchanting narrative with simple story|url=https://telanganatoday.com/kotha-poradu-enchanting-narrative-with-simple-story|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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* [[Anvesh Michael]] as Raju<br />
* Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari as Mallesh<br />
* Sai Prasanna as Begumpet Sukanya<br />
* Raj Tirandasu as Nethi Rajesh<br />
* Sripal Macharla as Director<br />
* Sudhakar Reddy as Istarayya (Raju's father)<br />
* Thanmai Bolt as Nagma (Setu Bidda)<br />
* Camp Sasi as Producer<br />
* Anusha Nuthala as Rajitha (Nethi Rajesh's wife)<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
{{Episode table|background=#F0D107|overall=|title=|director=|writer=|airdate=|airdateR=|released=y|country=|episodes={{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 1<br />
|Title = Kotlata<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Police catch Raju and Mallesh for smuggling something. While Raju thinks about the good old days of PK Palli, he is kneeling under the gunpoint of the SI.<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 2<br />
|Title = Paisal Paapal<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = When the local corporater frees Raju and enquires about him, he reveals the character of his father, Istharaiah<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 3<br />
|Title = Rendo Panchayati<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Raju tries hard to sell sarees and realizes he needs to practice for attaining the skill while Raju is called for another Panchayat<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
|Title = Jammi Chettu<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = As the Bathukamma festival is approaching, Nagma is back into the village. The episode ends with a fight for Jammi Chettu. <br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
|Title = Izzat Ke Savaal<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Amid all chaos and allegations, Panchayat gives Raju a year to clear all the debts. A furious Raju must decide to either pay or deny.<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 6<br />
|Title = Kotha Poradu<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = An unexpected twist disrupts Raju's peaceful life and there is an air of excitement and happiness as Raju finds himself dreaming of a new journey. This episode introduces some people that are critical to the story. <br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 7<br />
|Title = Aithava Hero?<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Despite the dreams soaring high, there's trouble in paradise as Raju finds himself in trouble with Sukanya over his ex-girlfriend Nagma. Will the rift dive them apart?<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 8<br />
|Title = Lolli<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = A grief stricken Sukanya makes hasty decisions and agrees to the marriage proposal. Will Raju clear the misunderstanding or is it too late?<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 9<br />
|Title = Amma Ayya Appu Pori<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Things take a sour between Raju and his mother as he guiltily denies clearing the family debt. After fighting with Sukanya, a furious Raju decides to marry a better girl.<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 10<br />
|Title = Raju Gadu Hero<br />
|DirectedBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|WrittenBy = Anvesh Micheal<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|2|20}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Raju takes matters in his own hands and drives back to the village to face what may come.<br />
|LineColor = F0D107<br />
}}}}<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
The soundtrack is composed by Smaran and release limited to YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|title=#KothaPoradu Dimma thirige Songs|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBSnEJxIpUA|website=YouTube|publisher=Aha VideoIN|accessdate=30 April 2021}}</ref><br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Kotha Poradu<br />
| type = [[soundtrack]]<br />
| artist = Smaran<br />
| cover = <br />
| alt = <br />
| released = March 13, 2020<br />
| recorded = 2020<br />
| venue = <br />
| studio = <br />
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 36:39<br />
| label = <br />
| producer = Smaran<br />
| prev_title = Masti's<br />
| prev_year = 2020<br />
| next_title = Chivaraku Migileddi<br />
| next_year = 2021<br />
| 2 = |<br />
}}<br />
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{{tracklist<br />
| headline = Track list<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| length1 = 1:30<br />
| extra1 = Smaran, Aishwarya Daruri<br />
| lyrics1 = Niklesh Sunkoji<br />
| title1 = Kotha Poradu Theme<br />
| length2 = 4:15<br />
| extra2 = Smaran, Damini Bhatla, Niklesh Sunkoji<br />
| lyrics2 = Anvesh Michael<br />
| title2 = Hero Aitava<br />
| title3 = Notlo Beedi<br />
| length3 = 2:59<br />
| extra3 = Smaran, Mallesh KP<br />
| lyrics3 = Anvesh Michael<br />
| title4 = PK Palli Thopugadu<br />
| length4 = 3:27<br />
| extra4 = Aishwarya Daruri, Smaran<br />
| lyrics4 = Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari<br />
| title5 = Hoyyare (Sad)<br />
| length5 = 3:30<br />
| extra5 = Aishwarya Daruri, Smaran, Saurabh<br />
| lyrics5 = Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari<br />
| title6 = Ravaley<br />
| length6 = 4:13<br />
| extra6 = Malgadi Subha<br />
| lyrics6 = Niklesh Sunkoji<br />
| title7 = Dorakadendi Ra<br />
| length7 = 1:59<br />
| extra7 = [[Vivek Sagar]]<br />
| lyrics7 = Camp Sasi<br />
| title8 = Narudi<br />
| length8 = 3:50<br />
| extra8 = *Original Composition used- Thakita Thadimi (Sagara Sangamam by Ilayaraja)<br />
| lyrics8 = Camp Sasi<br />
| title9 = Sudasakkani<br />
| length9 = 3:32<br />
| extra9 = Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari<br />
| lyrics9 = Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari<br />
| title10 = Musafir<br />
| length10 = 3:25<br />
| extra10 = Shahbaz Khan<br />
| lyrics10 = Sai Yogi<br />
| title11 = Virisina Vennela<br />
| length11 = 2:46<br />
| extra11 = Raag Sagar, Damini Bhatla<br />
| lyrics11 = Niklesh Sunkoji<br />
| total_length = 36:39<br />
}}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
The series opened to positive reviews which praised the show for its technical brilliance, performances<ref>{{Citation|title=Kotha Poradu Season 1 Review: Technically brilliant with intriguing performances|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/telugu/kotha-poradu/seasonreview/76182310.cms|access-date=2021-05-01}}</ref> and new-age story telling format<ref name=":0" /> and a simple story. Prakash Pecheti on Telangana Today said "The web series ‘Kotha Poradu’ streaming on OTT platform ‘aha’ kindles an unending fire of passion" <ref>{{Cite web|last=Pecheti|first=Prakash|title=‘Kotha Poradu’: Enchanting narrative with simple story|url=https://telanganatoday.com/kotha-poradu-enchanting-narrative-with-simple-story|access-date=2021-05-01|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-01|title=Review Of Aha's Kotha Poradu : A Wild Ride Of A Show That Is Full of Unforgettable Moments|url=https://www.voxspace.in/2020/02/01/review-of-ahas-kotha-poradu/|access-date=2021-05-01|website=VoxSpace|language=en-US}}</ref> Critics also recognized the shows potential and establishments of locale in the show.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-24|title=Lockdown Review : Kotha Poradu – Telugu web series on AHA|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/lockdown-review-kotha-poradu-telugu-web-series-on-aha.html|access-date=2021-05-01|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* {{IMDb title|tt11728852}}<br />
* [https://www.aha.video/originals/kotha-poradu Kotha Poradu on Aha]<br />
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