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{{Short description|Indian thriller series}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}}{{Use Indian English|date=November 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Vikkatakavi.jpeg
| caption =
| genre = Suspense thriller
| writer = Saitej Desharaj
| director = Pradeep Maddali
| starring = {{ubl|Naresh Agastya|Megha Akash}}
| music = Ajay Arasada
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| producer = [[Ram Talluri]]
| cinematography = Shoeb Siddiqui
| editor = Sai Babu Talari
| company = SRT Entertainments
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|11|28|df=yes}}
}}
'''''Vikkatakavi: The Chronicles of Amaragiri''''' is an Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] streaming television series. Set against the backdrop of 1970s [[Telangana]], the series follows the journey of Ramakrishna, a young detective.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-16 |title=Manoj Bajpayee starrer Despatch to screen at International Film Festival of India 2024 |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/manoj-bajpayee-starrer-despatch-to-screen-at-international-film-festival-of-india-2024-776735 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=WION |language=en-us}}</ref> The storyline centers on a small village where residents mysteriously begin losing their memories. Ramakrishna, also known as Vikkatakavi, steps in to uncover the mystery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Devulapally |first=Aditya |date=2024-11-18 |title=ZEE5 web series Vikkatakavi to premiere at IFFI |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Nov/18/zee5-web-series-vikkatakavi-to-premiere-at-iffi |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendra |first=Galeti |title=Vikkatakavi OTT: ఓటీటీలోకి రాబోతున్న డిటెక్టివ్ సస్పెన్స్ థ్రిల్లర్ మూవీ.. ట్రైలర్‌తోనే గూస్ బంప్స్ |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hero-vishwak-sen-unveiled-the-trailer-of-zee5-original-vikkatakavi-web-series-121730980386015.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Hindustantimes Telugu |language=te}}{{dead link|date=February 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

The series is produced by [[Ram Talluri]] of SRT Entertainments and directed by Pradeep Maddali. The lead roles are played by Naresh Agastya and [[Megha Akash]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-08 |title=Naresh Agastya, Megha Akash's Vikkatakavi Progressing at Rapid Pace |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/zee5-web-series-vikkatakavi-reaches-the-halfway-mark-888851 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
The story revolves around Ramakrishna, portrayed by Naresh Agastya, a young detective who is drawn into a mysterious case in the enigmatic kingdom of Amaragiri. Villagers who enter the [[Nallamala Hills|Nallamalla Forest]] at night are mysteriously losing their memories, and local legends point to a curse of a goddess. As Ramakrishna delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of historical conspiracies, political schemes, and the tragic death of the king's son.

== Cast ==

* Naresh Agastya as Ramakrishna
* [[Megha Akash]] as princess Lakshmi
* Shiju AR as Raja Narasimha Rao
* Tarak Ponnappa as Mahadeva
* [[Raghu Kunche]] as Raghupathi
* Mukthar Khan as Azam Khan
* [[Amit Tiwari]] as Joseph/Veeranna
* Santosh Yadav
* RaviTeja Nannimala as Patel
* Ramya Durga Krishna as Gowry
* Ashok Kumar as Ayyagaru
* Rasha Kiramani as Yashodha
* Giridhar as Venkata Ratnam
* Sai Prasanna as Manga
* Latha as Rathamma
* Mihir Talsania as Pakistani Agent episode 5

== Production ==
The makers of ''Vikkatakavi'' officially announced the show on the occasion of [[Ugadi]] and launched its poster on April 10, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-04-09 |title=Naresh Agastya starrer detective series Vikkatakavi announced |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Apr/09/naresh-agastya-starrer-detective-series-vikkatakavi-announced |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Produced by [[Ram Talluri]] under SRT Entertainments and directed by Pradeep Maddali,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rachavelpula |first=Kausalya |date=2024-11-14 |title=ZEE5's Vikkatakavi: A Unique Blend of Mystery, History, and Thrills |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/zee5s-vikkatakavi-a-unique-blend-of-mystery-history-and-thrills-921601 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> the series has music composed by Ajay Arasada and a story written by Teja Desraj.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pradeep Maddali: We aimed to create timeless thrills with Vikkatakavi |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/India/pradeep-maddali-we-aimed-to-create-timeless-thrills-with-vikkatakavi/ar-AA1u460p |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Cine Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-14 |title=Vikkatakavi: A Period Series Offering a Unique Experience, Says Director Pradeep Maddali |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/vikkatakavi-period-series-offering-unique-experience-says-director-pradeep |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref> The trailer was unveiled by actor [[Vishwak Sen]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2024-11-07 |title=Vikkatakavi trailer: A detective must rescue a village riddled with superstitions |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Nov/07/vikkatakavi-trailer-a-detective-must-rescue-a-village-riddled-with-superstitions |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
''Vikkatakavi'' premiered on 28 November 2024 on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2024-11-01 |title=Naresh Agastya's Vikkatakavi gets a streaming date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Nov/01/naresh-agastyas-vikkatakavi-gets-a-streaming-date |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Telangana's first detective series Vikkatakavi to premiere on November 28 on ZEE5 |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/telanganas-first-detective-series-vikkatakavi-to-premiere-on-november-28-on-zee5-article-12862100.html |website=Moneycontrol}}</ref> Prior to its release, it was screened at the [[55th International Film Festival of India]] on 23 November 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-11-18 |title=Telugu Web Show Vikkatakavi To Be Screened At IFFI |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/telugu-web-show-vikkatakavi-to-be-screened-at-iffi-article-115419137 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ZEE5's Vikkatakavi gets a special honor; to be screened at THIS prestigious film festival |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/zee-5s-vikkatakavi-gets-a-special-honor-will-be-screened-at-this-prestigious-film-festival/bcf0c4ef1b25 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-19 |title=Vikkatakavi OTT Release: Know when and where to watch this mystery series online |url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/how-to/vikkatakavi-ott-release-know-when-and-where-to-watch-this-mystery-series-online-71732011114230.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=HT Tech |language=en}}</ref> Season 2 of the series, titled ''Vikkatakavi: The Chronicles of Parasuram'', is expected to be released in 2025.

== Episodes ==

=== Season 1 (2024) ===
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|Title = Echoes of the Unseen
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|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Blood Moon Rising
|DirectedBy = Pradeep Maddali
|WrittenBy = Saitej Desharaj
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{{Episode list
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|Title = Lost Secrets
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|WrittenBy = Saitej Desharaj
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Tales of the Unburnt
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Unleashing the Wrath
|DirectedBy = Pradeep Maddali
|WrittenBy = Saitej Desharaj
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|28|df=yes}}
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* ''[https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/vikkatakavi/0-6-4z5649761 Vikkatakavi]'' on [[ZEE5]]
* {{IMDb title|id=32047599}}

[[Category:Telugu-language web series]]
[[Category:2024 web series debuts]]
[[Category:Thriller web series]]
[[Category:2024 Indian television series debuts]]
[[Category:ZEE5 original programming]]
[[Category:Indian thriller films]]
[[Category:Detective television series]]

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