| Kotha Poradu | |
|---|---|
| File:Kotha Poradu.jpg Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Written by | Anvesh Michael |
| Directed by | Anvesh Michael |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Smaran |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Sameer Kalyani |
| Producers | Mahi Illindra Tanvi Desai |
| Cinematography | Vasu Pendem |
| Editor | Rohit Penumatsa |
| Release | |
| Original network | aha |
| Original release | 26 January 2020 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Kotha Poradu is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama television series written, directed and acted by Anvesh Michael, who co-stars alongside Sudhakar Reddy, Raj Tirandasu, Sai Prasanna, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, and Padma. The series was released on 26 January 2020 on aha.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Anvesh Michael as Raju
- Sudhakar Reddy as Istarayya
- Raj Tirandasu as Nethi Rajesh
- Sai Prasanna as Begumpet Sukanya
- Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari as Addagutta Mallesh
- Padma as Lachamma
- Nagma as Thanmai Bolt
- Anusha Nuthala as Rajitha
- Purnachandra as Yakadu
- Sripal Macharla as Director
- Camp Sasi as Producer
Episodes[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kotlata" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 2 | "Paisal Papaal" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 3 | "Rendo Panchayati" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 4 | "Jammi Chettu" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 5 | "Izzat Ke Savaal" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 6 | "Kotha Poradu" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 7 | "Aitava Hero" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 8 | "Lolli" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 9 | "Amma Ayya Appu Pori" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
| 10 | "Raju Gaadu Hero" | Anvesh Michael | Anvesh Michael | 26 January 2020 |
Production[edit | edit source]
Anvesh Michael was inspired by children selling clothes in Besant Nagar, Chennai and Begum Bazaar, Koti and Monda Market, Hyderabad, and decided to make a film on it and shot it for nine days.[1][2] He approached the production company MicTv (who made Nirudyoga Natulu), but they were busy with another film and asked Michael to wait.[2] After 200 narrations, Michael pitched the idea to Allu Aravind's aha, who agreed to make it a series.[2] The series is set in remote Telangana in the fictional town of PK Palli.[3] The series was shot in the village of Brahmanapally and near Pochampally.[4][1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Anvesh Michael also worked as a lyricist for the songs "Notla Beedilu Vettandi" and "Ayithava Ayithava Hero".[1]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Thadhagath Pathi of The Times of India rated the series 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Kotha Poradu is bold and fresh. It is sure to win you over if you enjoy new and real content.[4] A critic from VoxSpace wrote, "Coming from the same school of thought [as Story Discussion and Nirudyoga Natulu], Anvesh Michael with Kotha Poradu creates a well-observed dramedy about the intricacies of social life in a small village far from any influence of globalization".[5] Srivathsan Nadhadhur of Binged rated the series 6/10 and wrote, "Kotha Poradu works despite its limitations because of its racy screenplay. The episodes are crisply edited, the characters are established quickly".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pecheti, Prakash. "'Kotha Poradu': Enchanting narrative with simple story". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "On a regional dark new film making mode". The New Indian Express. August 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ↑ Teja, Charan (19 August 2021). "Meet Anvesh Michael, whose series Kotha Poradu showcases rural Telangana". The News Minute.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kotha Poradu Season 1 Review: Technically brilliant with intriguing performances". The Times of India. 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.
- ↑ "Kotha Poradu Review - Entertaining Despite the Vague Storyline". Binged. 27 January 2020.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Kotha Poradu on IMDb