Kotha Poradu
Kotha Poradu is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language romantic Drama webseries written and directed by debutant Anvesh Michael[1] for Allu Aravind's streaming platform Aha.[2] 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 Director Krish's Masti's composed tracks for Kotha Poradu.
| Kotha Poradu | |
|---|---|
| File:Kotha Poradu.jpg | |
| Genre | Drama Comedy |
| Created by | Anvesh Michael |
| Directed by | Anvesh Michael |
| Starring | Anvesh Michael Jagadeesh Pratahp Bandari Sai Prasanna Raj Tirandasu |
| Music by | Smaran |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Tanvi Desai, Mahi Illindra |
| Editor | Avanti Ruya |
| Production companies | AM Entertainment Scriptellers |
| Release | |
| Original network | Aha |
| Original release | 25 January 2020 – present |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
PlotEdit
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.[3]
CastEdit
- Anvesh Michael as Raju
- Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari as Mallesh
- Sai Prasanna as Begumpet Sukanya
- Raj Tirandasu as Nethi Rajesh
- Sripal Macharla as Director
- Sudhakar Reddy as Istarayya (Raju's father)
- Thanmai Bolt as Nagma (Setu Bidda)
- Camp Sasi as Producer
- Anusha Nuthala as Rajitha (Nethi Rajesh's wife)
EpisodesEdit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kotlata" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| 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. | |||||
| 2 | "Paisal Paapal" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| When the local corporater frees Raju and enquires about him, he reveals the character of his father, Istharaiah | |||||
| 3 | "Rendo Panchayati" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| Raju tries hard to sell sarees and realizes he needs to practice for attaining the skill while Raju is called for another Panchayat | |||||
| 4 | "Jammi Chettu" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| As the Bathukamma festival is approaching, Nagma is back into the village. The episode ends with a fight for Jammi Chettu. | |||||
| 5 | "Izzat Ke Savaal" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| 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. | |||||
| 6 | "Kotha Poradu" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| 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. | |||||
| 7 | "Aithava Hero?" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| 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? | |||||
| 8 | "Lolli" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| A grief stricken Sukanya makes hasty decisions and agrees to the marriage proposal. Will Raju clear the misunderstanding or is it too late? | |||||
| 9 | "Amma Ayya Appu Pori" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| 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. | |||||
| 10 | "Raju Gadu Hero" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 | |
| Raju takes matters in his own hands and drives back to the village to face what may come. | |||||
SoundtrackEdit
The soundtrack is composed by Smaran and release limited to YouTube.[4]
| Kotha Poradu | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Smaran | ||||
| Released | March 13, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 36:39 | |||
| Producer | Smaran | |||
| Smaran chronology | ||||
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| Track list | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Kotha Poradu Theme" | Smaran, Aishwarya Daruri | 1:30 | ||||||
| 2. | "Hero Aitava" | Smaran, Damini Bhatla, Niklesh Sunkoji | 4:15 | ||||||
| 3. | "Notlo Beedi" | Smaran, Mallesh KP | 2:59 | ||||||
| 4. | "PK Palli Thopugadu" | Aishwarya Daruri, Smaran | 3:27 | ||||||
| 5. | "Hoyyare (Sad)" | Aishwarya Daruri, Smaran, Saurabh | 3:30 | ||||||
| 6. | "Ravaley" | Malgadi Subha | 4:13 | ||||||
| 7. | "Dorakadendi Ra" | Vivek Sagar | 1:59 | ||||||
| 8. | "Narudi" |
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3:50 | ||||||
| 9. | "Sudasakkani" | Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari | 3:32 | ||||||
| 10. | "Musafir" | Shahbaz Khan | 3:25 | ||||||
| 11. | "Virisina Vennela" | Raag Sagar, Damini Bhatla | 2:46 | ||||||
Total length: |
36:39 | ||||||||
ReceptionEdit
The series opened to positive reviews which praised the show for its technical brilliance, performances[5] and new-age story telling format[1] 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" [6][7] Critics also recognized the shows potential and establishments of locale in the show.[8]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Writer, director,actor, lyricist Anvesh Michael on his series Kotha Poradu". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Vyas (10 August 2020). "Big directors to make original shows and films for Aha". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ↑ Pecheti, Prakash. "'Kotha Poradu': Enchanting narrative with simple story". Telangana Today. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ "#KothaPoradu Dimma thirige Songs". YouTube. Aha VideoIN. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ↑ Kotha Poradu Season 1 Review: Technically brilliant with intriguing performances, retrieved 1 May 2021
- ↑ Pecheti, Prakash. "'Kotha Poradu': Enchanting narrative with simple story". Telangana Today. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ↑ "Review Of Aha's Kotha Poradu : A Wild Ride Of A Show That Is Full of Unforgettable Moments". VoxSpace. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ↑ "Lockdown Review : Kotha Poradu – Telugu web series on AHA". 123telugu.com. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.