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{{Infobox television<br />
| image = Puli Meka.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| genre = [[Crime thriller]]<br />
| creator = [[Kona Venkat]]<br />
| inspired_by = <br />
| director = K. Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
| story = Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
| cinematography = Ram K. Mahesan<br />
| presenter = <br />
| starring = [[Lavanya Tripathi]]<br>[[Aadi Saikumar]]<br />
| music = Praveen Lakkaraju<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
| num_episodes = 8<br />
| executive_producer = <br />
| producer = Kona Venkat<br>Shravya Kona<br />
| editor = Chota K. Prasad<br />
| company = Kona Film Corporation<br />
| network = [[ZEE5]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=y|2023|02|24}}<br />
| last_aired = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Puli Meka''''' is an Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] crime thriller series created by [[Kona Venkat]] story by Venkatesh Kilaru and directed by K. Chakravarthy Reddy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Director Chakravarthy Reddy: Puli Meka, unlike feature films, helped me try out a candid style of filmmaking {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/director-chakravarthy-reddy-puli-meka-unlike-feature-films-helped-me-try-out-a-candid-style-of-filmmaking-exclusive/f34e37bd31887 |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> It stars [[Lavanya Tripathi]] and [[Aadi Saikumar]] in the lead roles.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title='Puli Meka' review: A satisfying experience for crime drama fans |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/feb/25/puli-meka-review-a-satisfying-experience-forcrime-drama-fans-2550651.html |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=The New Indian Express|date=25 February 2023 }}</ref> The series is produced by Kona Venkat under the [[Kona Venkat|Kona Film Corporation]] (KFC) banner, with music by Praveen Lakkaraju, cinematography by Ram K Mahesh, and editing by Chota K Prasad. It follows a serial killer on a cop-killing spree which rattles the police department.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-24 |title=Puli Meka Review: Lavanya Tripathi steals the show |url=https://telanganatoday.com/puli-meka-review-lavanya-tripathi-steals-the-show |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> The series premiered on [[ZEE5]] on 24 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-26 |title=Puli Meka {{!}} పులి మేకకు ఓటీటీలో బ్లాక్ బస్టర్ రెస్పాన్స్..! |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/puli-meka-got-blockbuster-response-in-ott-984547 |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=www.ntnews.com |language=te-IN}}</ref><br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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* [[Lavanya Tripathi]] as Kiran Prabha IPS<br />
* [[Aadi Saikumar]] as Dr. Prabakar Sharma, a forensic expert and Kiran's future husband<br />
* [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] as Commissioner Anurag Narayan<br />
* Goparaju Ramana as Diwakar Sharma, Prabakar's and Karuna's father<br />
* Raja Chembolu as Karunakar Sharma, Prabakar's elder brother. <br />
* Siri Hanumanthu as Pallavi, a former chess champion and Kiran's best friend. <br />
* Srinivas as Panduranga Rao, Kiran's father a former IAS<br />
* Spandhana Palli as Swetha<br />
* [[Noel Sean]] as Riyaaz<br />
* Mayank Parakh as Emmanuel<br />
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== Release ==<br />
The trailer of the series was released by actor [[Ram Charan]] on 17 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Ram Charan unveils thrilling teaser for gripping thriller 'Puli-Meka' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/ram-charan-unveils-thrilling-teaser-for-gripping-thriller-puli-meka |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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===Season 1===<br />
{{Episode table |background=#016640 |overall= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 1<br />
|Title = The Hunt Begins<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Police officer Kiran Prabha is assigned the case of a serial killer who targets police officers. Forensic expert Prabhakar Sharma also gets appointed to the case.<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 2<br />
|Title = Case Closed?<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Prabhakar Sharma has a crush on Kiran and tries to find ways to express his feelings. In the meantime, the prime suspect gets captured. Another police officer is killed. Who's the culprit?<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 3<br />
|Title = Killer in Disguise<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary = The investigation team learns that the killer poses himself as an animal. On the other hand, Prabhakar confronts his elder brother Karunakar, who lets him know that he has abandoned the family.<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
|Title = The Twist<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary = The department is stunned when the disguised serial killer assaults Kiran. Prabhakar realises who the real culprit is!<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
|Title = Kiran's Past<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Kiran's past uncovers the occurrences that have made her the revengeful police officer that she is today. However, the memories of a dear friendship help her in getting by.<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 6<br />
|Title = A Parallel Investigation<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Karunakar has a moment of epiphany while he sees his dad's prominence and regard in society. Chief Narayan parallelly begins an investigation with suspended encounter specialist, Emmanuel.<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 7<br />
|Title = Justice<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary = A series of kidnappings and interrogations lead to a shocking revelation about the story of a girl, Pallavi, who is cornered for objecting to the use of narcotics at a party.<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 8<br />
|Title = The Next Target<br />
|DirectedBy = Chakravarthy Reddy<br />
|WrittenBy = Kona Venkat, Venkatesh Kilaru<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|2|24}}<br />
|ShortSummary =Emmanuel exits the case after imparting a couple of signs to the commissioner. His investigation uncovers the commissioner to be the next target. Will the culprit be caught before it's past the point of no return?<br />
|LineColor = #016640<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
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=== Critical response ===<br />
Abhilasha Cherukuri of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' in her review stated "Puli Meka leaves people with an exciting cliffhanger in the end, and the series will continue to have a winning run as long as it keeps its stakes high and twists sharp."<ref name=":0" /><br />
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Kota Saumya of ''[[Telangana Today]]'' stated "Suspenseful thrillers rely heavily on the music to create an exciting vibe but the music by Praveen Lakkaraju is nothing noteworthy. However, as far as weekend watching goes, ‘Puli Meka’ is a good bet."<ref name=":1" /><br />
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Neeshita Nyayapati at ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote "Puli Meka is an eight-episode-long series that gets off on a shaky start and finds its footing as it progresses, but it's not enough."<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=Puli Meka Season 1 Review : Lavanya Tripathi shines in this series that's slow to take off |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/telugu/puli-meka/season-1/seasonreview/98156599.cms |access-date=2023-02-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* {{IMDb title|id=26699205}}<br />
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/puli-meka/0-6-4z5310699 Puli Meka]'' on [[ZEE5]]<br />
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