Mithuna Raashi (TV series)

Mithuna Raashi
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Genre	Drama
Created by	Parmeshwar Gundkal
Developed by	Nishchai Kadoor
Directed by	Vinod Dhondale
Creative directors	Rakesh Narayanpura, Chandan.S.V
Starring	Swaminathan Ananthraman Vaishnavi Harini
Opening theme	Mithuna Raashi
Country of origin	India
Original language	Kannada
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	712 (as of 10th July 2021)
Production
Producer	Vardhan Hari
Cinematography	Mahadev Sogal
Editors	Raju Aryan Ramesh.K
Running time	22 minutes
Production company	Vridhi Creations
Release
Original network	Colors Kannada
Picture format	576i (SDTV) 1080p (HDTV)
First shown in	India
Original release	28 January 2019
Chronology
Preceded by	Nammane Yuvarani (TV series)
External links
Official website

Mithuna Raashi is an Indian Kannada language television drama that premiered on Colors Kannada on 28 January 2019. It came into the foray due some remarkable performances by the lead pair. Telecast of serial began in Colors Kannada channel and remains the same till date.

An independent girl named Raashi, who drives auto rickshaw due to her family problems, life takes a turn when she reluctantly married to an arrogant businessman.

Plot Summary

The soap opera revolves around three major characters - Mithun, Rashi and Suraksha. The serial has Vaishnavi as Rashi and Swaminathan as Mithun. Rashi plays a female auto-rickshaw driver. Suraksha and Rashi are sisters who are ready to do anything for each other’s well-being.

In the story, Mithun, a money minded, intelligent CEO of a company, and Rashi, a sensible and responsible woman, get married. They are expected to tolerate each other's faults and the differences in their married life. The show also narrates the story of two lost brothers Mithun and Samarth. Mithun meets Samarth at the cafe and the duo starts a casual conversation.

Upon learning from Samarth that he is staying alone from a very young age, Mithun enquires the matter. He is surprised to learn that he is not an orphan, but has a family. Girija's happiness has no limit as she learns that Samarth is none other than her lost son Babu. Girija becomes emotional after Babu's arrival for a short stay and spends some quality time with him. Mithun, who searches for her, enquires Raashi and upon hearing Girija's voice, he goes towards her room.Upon witnessing Girija and Samarth having an emotional conversation, Mithun grows suspicious and confronts them about the reason for their concern. To prevent Mithun from learning about Samarth's identity, Girija cooks up a story and tries to divert him.On the other hand, Anuradha is left shocked when Suraksha reveals her true intentions behind marrying Samarth. Just as she resolves to alert of Suraksha's evil intentions to Girija, Suraksha threatens that Raashi's marriage will be in jeopardy as she was aware of Samarth's true identity from the beginning.However, in a shocking turn of events, when Mithun reveals that he hates Samarth, Girija is shocked that she loses consciousness. While the family members tend to Girija, Samarth decides to stay away from his family and not cause them any more pain. He intends to leave the house.Girija faints as she rushes to stop Samarth from leaving the house. Seeking the opportunity, Kavitha pushes Girija off the stairs, thus wounding her on the temple.While the doctor suggests physiotherapy for Girija's speedy recovery, Kavitha slyly suggests Samarth's name and proposes that he and Suraksha stay at their place till Girija recovers.Mithun completes the first part of the ritual by carrying Raashi in his arms while climbing the stairs. To prove that Raashi is a good wife and an ideal daughter-in-law, the priest asks her to identify the empty and the water-filled pots without touching the containers.While performing the third ritual, Mithun suggests Raashi spill the secret that she wanted to tell him. After gathering courage, Raashi reveals that Samarth is none other than his long-lost brother Babu.Raashi's revelation about Samarth being Babu fills Mithun with anger and distrust towards her. He decides to confront Girija and Samarth about the truth being hidden from him.On the other hand, Girija's world comes crashing down as an enraged Mithun lashes out at her for hiding the truth from him. Unable to deal with the betrayal, Mithun accuses Samarth of playing with his feelings.While Raashi and Samarth visit the temple, Kavitha tells Suraksha that she plans to get Raashi kidnapped in order to teach her a lesson. In a shocking turn of events, the goons kidnap Rashi within a wink's time and leave the place.Bhavana and Samarth rush to inform Mithun that Raashi has been kidnapped by Selva. Upon hearing the news, Mithun starts worrying about his wife's safety and wonders how to save her. Soon, Mithun receives a call from Selva, who warns him against informing the police and threatens to punish Raashi if he fails to follow his orders.Selva tells Mithun that he will reveal his demands soon and orders him to stay put till then. Unable to process Raashi's kidnap, Mithun blames Samarth for her abduction and starts arguing with him.On the other hand, While Selva's goons are sleeping, Raashi manages to retrieve her phone and call Mithun. However, hearing Raashi's voice, one of the goons wakes up and decides to check on her. However, Rashi manages to hide her phone and distracts the goon.She further sends Mithun the location of the place where she is kept captive. Mithun further follows the location and rushes to save Rashi. Upon reaching the location, Mithun is elated upon seeing Rashi. He further fights against the goons and rescues Rashi. The duo has an emotional reunion and returns home.Upon learning that Suraksha is the new MD of the company, Mithun grows furious and leaves the place. Unable to tolerate his company going into the hands of an inexperienced person like Suraksha, Mithun vents out his frustration to Raashi.Mithun is upset with Samarth for letting Suraksha tag along with them and tells him not to disobey his orders again. Confused by Mithun's sudden change, Samarth tries to probe into the matter.To recover the company's losses, Suraksha reduces the salary of the cab drivers working for the organisation. Soon, a group of drivers are seen protesting outside Mithun's office demanding answers.While Mithun and Girija fail to calm the mob, Raashi arrives to the office. After reminding the help rendered by Mithun, Raashi requests the cab drivers to step back from the protest.While Suraksha shares her concern with Samarth about the chances of losing the MD's post, Mithun calls Manoj and asks him to arrange a meeting at the office the following day.Mithun and his team hold a meeting and discuss their next course of action. This leads to Mithun and the team unanimously agreeing to remove Suraksha from her post as the MD of the company.To Suraksha's utter dismay, Girija gives the green signal to Mithun, and he dismisses her from the post of MD. However, Samarth appears on the scene and expresses his objection to Mithun's decision.Samarth argues with Mithun that when Suraksha was appointed as M.D ,Samarth was given veto power and with that power He argues that he reappoints Suraksha as M.D, for which Mithun's employee Pramod reminds Samarth that Veto power was to be used only during absence of Girija.Mithun asks Girija to intervene and solve the problem, to which Girija replies that Veto Power that she had given to Samarth earlier was unconditional.Mithun and others leave the meeting hall in middle.In Night, Prabhakar confronts Girija and blames her for bringing difference between Samarth and Mithun by reminding Veto Power to Samarth

Cast

• Swaminathan Anantharaman as Mithun: A money minded CEO; Raashi's husband; Girija's eldest son
• Vaishnavi as Raashi: Mithun's wife; a middle class girl and auto (appi) driver
• Yadu Shreshtha as Samarth aka Baabu: Mithun's younger brother; Girija's younger son; Suraksha's husband.
• Sampada as Suraksha: Raashi's elder sister; Samarth's wife; a money minded girl
• Ramya Balakrishna as Kavitha: Prabhakar's second wife; Bhavana's Step-mother
• Harini as Girija: Mithun and Samarth's mother
• Radha Jayram as Anuradha: Raashi and Suraksha's mother
• Deepa as Bhavana: Mithun and Samarth's paternal cousin sister; Prabhakar's only daughter; Kavitha's step-daughter
• Unknown as Prabhakar: Mithun and Samarth's paternal uncle; Kavitha's husband ; Bhavana's father

Adaptations

Language	Title	Original release	Network(s)	Last aired	Notes
Kannada	Mithuna Raashi ಮಿಥುನ ರಾಶಿ	28 January 2019	Colors Kannada	Ongoing	Original
Odia	Mithuna Raashi ମିଥୁନ ରାଶି	2 September 2019	Colors Odia	Ongoing	Dubbed
Gujarati	Rashi Rikshawali રાશિ રિક્ષાવાળી	24 August 2020	Colors Gujarati	Ongoing	Remake
Marathi	Jeev Majha Guntala जीव माझा गुंतला	21 June 2021	Colors Marathi	Ongoing	Remake

Crossover

The serial had a crossover with Nammane Yuvarani for Maha sangama episodes

International broadcast

The series was released on 28 January 2019 on Colors Kannada and Colors Kannada HD. The show was also broadcast internationally on the network's international channels.

• It airs in Sri Lanka, Singapore, the United States, Europe, Malaysia, Mauritius, the Middle East, Africa, East Asia, South Africa, Australasia and North America on Colors Kannada and Colors Kannada HD.
• Episodes can be viewed with the app Voot.
• It is also available via Internet TV services Lebara Play and YuppTV.