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Kannadathi (TV series)
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| Kannadathi | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Screenplay by | Param, Vikas Negiloni, Manjunath Bhat |
| Directed by | Yashwant Pandu |
| Creative director | Darshan Gowdu |
| Starring |
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| Ending theme | Sari Gannadam Gelge |
| Composer | Praveen.D.Rao |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Kannada |
| No. of episodes | 636 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Srinivas |
| Producer | Prakash (film director) |
| Production location | Bengaluru |
| Cinematography | Yogesh Gowda |
| Editor | Raghu Chethan |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Shri Jaimatha Combines |
| Distributor | Viacom18 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Colors Kannada |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080p (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Original release | January 27, 2020 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Mangala Gowri Maduve |
| External links | |
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Kannadathi is an Indian television drama in the Kannada language that premiered on Colors Kannada from 27 January 2020.[1] It stars Kiran Raj, Ranjani Raghavan, Sara Annaiah and Chitkala Biradar.[2][3][4]
Summary[edit]
Bhuvaneshwari (also known as Bhuvi or Sowparnika) (Ranjani Raghavan), a girl from a small village, Hasirupete, goes to Bengaluru to work as a temporary lecturer to pay off her family's debts, and expects her friend Varudhini (also called Varu) (Sara Annaiah) to help. Varu runs a company that performs wedding ceremonies, and meets Harsha (Kiran Raj), CEO of Mala Cafe, at his cousin Aadi's (Rakshith) wedding immediately falling in love. Sania's (Aadi's fiancé) (Arohi Naina) parents ask Rathnamala (Harsha's mother) (Chitkala Biradar) who is the owner and founder of Mala School and Mala Cafe, a huge share in their property, to which she reluctantly agrees. After the wedding, Rathnamala leaves for Sigandhoor Devi Darshan on a bus that travels through her home village Hasirupete. Bhuvi, who returned to Hasirupete after she helped at Aadi's wedding, finds Rathnamala injured by a snake bite. Bhuvi takes Rathnamala to her home, who is impressed by Bhuvi's hospitality and kindness, and the two become close.
Rathnamala returns to Bengaluru and offers a Kannada lecturer post to Bhuvi without the latter's knowledge. She also helps Bhuvi find a house to rent. Bhuvi and Harsha encounter each other many times; Bhuvi looks after Harsha at her home when he is sick for a few days. Rathnamala's doctor tells her that she does not have long to live. Rathnamala wants Harsha to marry Bhuvi; the two share a mutual attraction, but Harsha has doubts about her idealism in his practical world while Bhuvi hides her feelings by claiming they are just friends. Varudhini's desire for Harsha starts increasing gradually. Later, on Varu's birthday, Varu expresses that her inspiration is Harsha and hugs him; Bhuvi notices and cries. After a few days and constant meetings, Harsha realises his love for Bhuvi but decides not to confess.One night, Bhuvi has a dream in which her father is bitten by a snake. So she decides to return to Hasirupete to visit her father; Harsha and Bindu (Mohira Acharya), Bhuvi's sister accompany her. Bhuvi's father had died by the time she arrived, and she is compelled to perform the last rites of her father; she is taunted by her step-grandmother Mangallamma (R. T. Rama). After a few days Bhuvi, Harsha and Bindu return to Bengaluru after Bhuvi rejects a local man's marriage proposal given by Mangallamma. Bhuvi and Harsha release Varu from jail which the latter ended in to prevent Harsha from going to jail due to Sanya's evil plan. Varu's proxmity to Harsha makes Bhuvi sad as she thinks both of them love each other. Many instances come where Harsha and Bhuvi get close to each other, spend time and protect each other, but never confess their love.A few days later, Sanya taunts Harsha about his love and Varu. Harsha is shocked to know that Varu likes him, and the next day with Bhuvi's help, he tells her that he does not like her and that he treats her just as a friend. After a few days, Harsha celebrates Bhuvi's birthday in a grand way and confesses his love. Bhuvi in a shock stays silent thinking of Varu. After a few days, Harsha and Bhuvi go for a trip where Harsha is kidnapped. In fear of losing him, Bhuvi also confesses her love to him.
Mangalamma falls sick and Bhuvi goes to Hasirupete to take care of the former. In course of time, Harsha and Rathnamala visit Hasirupete. They ask Mangalamma Bhuvi's hand in marriage. After some debate about her granddaughters' (Bindu and Preeti) future, Mangalamma accepts the proposal. Harsha buys the house which Bhuvi had intended to earlier and registers it in her name. The engagement takes place in Hasirupete in a village style. Sanya hires a supari killer and plans to kill Bhuvi. Bhuvi becomes a victim to this but survives with injuries when Varudhini helps her in time. Although Varu does not want to let go of her "hero", requests Bhuvi to let her be the wedding planner to which Bhuvi agrees. While planning for the wedding and its theme, Bhuvi comes up with an idea of marrying in a "Kannada style " where all the ceremonies are explained in detail and the rituals are performed by knowing its importance. The wedding rituals commences. Varudhuni still hopes to marry Harsha.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Ranjani Raghavan[5] as Bhuvaneshwari (Bhuvi) / Sowparnika: a Kannada Lecturer from Hasirupete; Harsha's wife and works in Mala institute; Varudhini's childhood friend
- Kiran Raj[6] as Harsha Kumar (Harsha): Rathnamala's son; CEO of Mala Café, Bhuvi's Husband, Varu's friend
- Sara Annaiah[7] as Varudhini (Varu): Owner of Saptapadhi, which hosts weddings; personal secretary of Rathnamala. Bhuvi childhood friend, Harsha's love interest and facing problem of mental illness, frenzy.
- Chitkala Biradar as Rathnamala: Owner of Mala's Café Mala Institute and Mala Hospitals; Harsha's mother
Recurring[edit]
- Ramola → Arohi Naina as Saniya: Adithya's wife; Rathnamala's second niece-in-law MD of Mala institutions, Main Antagonist [8]
- Rakshith as Adithya (Adi): Harsha's second paternal cousin; Rathnamala's second nephew
- Vijay Krishna → Hemanth kumar as Dr. Dev: Harsha's 1st paternal cousin; Rathnamala's first nephew
- Deepashree as Dr. Tapsi: Dev's wife; Rathnamala's first niece-in-law managing Mala Hospitals with Dr Dev
- K Swamy as Sudharshan: Harsha's paternal uncle, Rathnamala's brother-in-law
- Sameksha as Prathima: Harsha's paternal aunt, Rathnamala's sister
- Amrutha Murthy as Suchitra (Suchi): Harsha's paternal cousin; Rathnamala's niece
- Bhavish Padmajaya as Vikranth: Saniya's Friend, hired as lover of Varudhini to trap her.
- Mohira Acharya as Bindhu: Bhuvaneshwari's first step-sister
- R. T. Rama as Mangalamma (Ajji): Bhuvaneshwari's maternal step-grandmother
- Amogha as Preethi: Bhuvaneshwari's second step-sister
- Hemavathi as Sahana: Bhuvaneshwari's step-mother Bindu and Preethi's Mother
- Unknown as Nanjunda: Bhuvaneshwari's father
- Soumya Bhat as Aashitha: Harsha's secretary
- Divya Gopal as Harini: Saniya's mother (antagonist)
- Malini HM as Varalakshmi: Rathnamala's friend
- Vinay→ Vishnu Narayan as Lawyer Karthik : Harsha's friend, legal Advisor of Mala groups
- Asha Gowda as Sharadha (chikkatte) : Varudhini's aunt and Ratnamala's house maid.
- Unknown as Jaganna Nanjunda's Friend, Bhuvi's well wisher
Cameo Appearances[edit]
- Bhavana As Devi
- Manvita Kamath Varudhini's Party Episode
- Ananya Bhat Varudhini's Party Episode
- Dhanush Gowda as Vijay from Geetha Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episodes
- Jaidev Mohan as Purushottham Hadagali from Doresani Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episodes
- Kavya Mahadev as Ahalya Rajguru from Nammane Yuvarani Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episode
- Snehith Gowda as Pranam Rajguru from Nammane Yuvarani Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episodes
- Yashwanth as Charan from Kanyakumari Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episodes
- Roopika as Deepika from Doresani Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episodes
- Kaveri Bagalakote as Seema from Ginirama Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episodes
- Rithvik Krupakar as Ramachari from Ramachaari Harsha & Bhuvi Marriage Episodes
Production[edit]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2021, shooting started in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, for a few episodes.[9]
Adaptations[edit]
| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannada | Kannadathi ಕನ್ನಡತಿ |
27 January 2020 | Colors Kannada | Ongoing | Original |
| Marathi | Bhagya Dile Tu Mala भाग्य दिले तू मला |
4 April 2022 | Colors Marathi | Remake | |
| Hindi | Ajnabi Bane Humsafar अजनबी बने हमसफर |
2 May 2022 | Colors Rishtey | Dubbed |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8th Anubanda Awards[10] | Jana Mechhida Samsara | Kannadathi | Nominated |
| Jana Mecchida Nayaki | Ranjani Raghavan | Won | ||
| Jana Mecchida Nayaka | Kiran Raj | Won | ||
| Jana Mecchida Jodi | Kiran Raj and Ranjani Raghavan | Won | ||
| Mane Mecchida Amma | Chitkala Birdar | Won | ||
| Jana Mecchida Manthare | Ramola | Nominated | ||
| No.1 Voot Show | Kannadathi | Won | ||
| Jana Mecchida Hosa Parichaya | Sowparnika | Nominated | ||
| Mane Mechhida Atte | Sameeksha | Nominated | ||
| Mane Mecchida Maga | Kiran Raj | Nominated | ||
| Mane Mecchida Magalu | Ranjani Raghavan | Nominated | ||
| Jana Mecchida Style Icon - Female | Sara Annaiah | Nominated | ||
| Jana Mechhida Style Icon - Male | Kiran Raj | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | 7th Anubandha Awards[11] | Jana Mecchida Nayaki | Ranjani Raghavan | Won |
| Jana Mecchida Nayaka | Kiran Raj | Won | ||
| Best Director | Yashwanth Pandu | Won | ||
| Best Cinmatographer | Yogi | Won | ||
| Jana Mecchida Style Icon - Female | Sara Annaiah | Nominated | ||
| Jana Mecchide Style Icon - Male | Kiran Raj | Nominated | ||
| Jana Mecchida Youth Icon | Ranjani Raghavan | Nominated | ||
| Jana Mecchida Jodi | Kiran Raj and Ranjani Raghavan | Nominated | ||
| Jana Mecchida Mantare | Ramola | Nominated | ||
| Jana Mecchida Samsara | Kannadathi | Nominated | ||
| Mane Mecchida Mava | Sudarshan | Nominated | ||
| Mane Mecchida Magalu | Ranjani Raghavan | Nominated | ||
| Mane Mecchida Maga | Kiran Raj | Won | ||
| Mane Mecchida Sahodari | Monisha | Nominated | ||
| Mane Mecchida Sahodara | Rakshit | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Kannadathi to be premiered on January 27 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ↑ "Kannada serial storylines tweaked to create awareness about COVID-19 - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ↑ "Nishvika, Sanjana, Dheekshith support team Kannadathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "Ranjani Raghavan shoots for Kannadathi in Heggodu - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "Ranjani Raghavan: I've always championed for the cause of state language; it's only befitting to be part of Kannadathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "Kannada serials revolve around emotions and sentiment, says Kiran Raj - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "Sarah Annaiah goes grey for Kannada serial debut - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "Kannadati's Sanya aka Ramola quits the show; Arohi Naina to replace her". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ↑ "As Bengaluru reels under lockdown, makers of Kannada soap operas move sets to Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ↑ "Anubandha awards to be aired this weekend - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ↑ "Inspired by the serial Kannadathi, couple names their daughter Kannada - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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