| Namma Oorina Rasikaru | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Namma Oorina Rasikaru by Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar |
| Directed by | Nandita Yadav |
| Starring | Rajesh Nataranga Lakshmi Gopalaswamy P. Sheshadri Sumukha Mandya Ramesh B. Suresh |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Kannada |
| Release | |
| Original release | 23 December 2021 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Namma Oorina Rasikaru is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language drama web series directed by Nandita Yadav. The series is based on the literary work of Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar and stars Rajesh Nataranga, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, P. Sheshadri, Sumukha, Mandya Ramesh and B. Suresh.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The series is set in the village of Gorur during the pre-Independence period and follows the daily lives of its residents. It presents a series of episodic narratives depicting social customs, relationships and community life, often drawing on humour and satire.[2]
The stories are adapted from the works of Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar and address themes such as caste, social practices and reform.[3]
Cast[edit | edit source]
Production[edit | edit source]
The series is an adaptation of the writings of Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar. It was directed by Nandita Yadav and produced for the Kannada OTT platform Katte.[4]
Release[edit | edit source]
The series was released on the OTT platform Katte in 2021.[5]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Namma Oorina Rasikaru received generally positive reviews from critics.
A reviewer from The Times of India rated the series 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as "a simple, quirky and entertaining tale" and noting that it brings to life the world of Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar’s stories through its characters and setting.[2]
The review also highlighted the series' focus on everyday village life and its episodic storytelling format.
Writing for OTTplay, the critic praised the ensemble cast and described the series as offering a "fun take on social injustice, casteism and more".[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Gorur literary classic now a web series on Katte". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Namma Oorina Rasikaru Season 1 Review". The Times of India. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Namma Oorina Rasikaru review". OTTplay. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Director Nandita Yadav talks about Namma Oorina Rasikaru web series". Vijay Karnataka. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Namma Oorina Rasikaru trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 April 2026.