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{{Infobox television<br />
| name = Anveshitha<br />
| image = Anveshitha logo.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| picture_format = [[480i]]<br />
| runtime = 18–24 minutes<br />
| genre = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Supernatural fiction]]<br />
* [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]<br />
* [[Horror fiction|Horror]]<br />
* [[Mystery fiction|Mystery]]<br />
* [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]<br />
}}<br />
| creator = <br />
| creative_director = <br />
| director = Iliyas Ahmed (Pradyumna)<br />
| writer = Dr. Iliyas Jyotsna<br />
| producer = [[Ramoji Rao]]<br />
| company = [[Ramoji Group]]<br />
| editor = <br />
| cinematography = <br />
| starring = [[Achyuth]]<br>[[Yamuna (actress)|Yamuna]]<br />
| opentheme = '''Anveshitha''' (sung by [[K.S. Chitra]])<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]<br />
| network = [[ETV Telugu]]<br />
| first_aired = {{start date|1997|8|27|df=y}}<br />
| last_aired = {{end date|1999}}<br />
| num_episodes = 100<br />
}}<br />
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'''Anveshitha''' is an Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series written by Iliyas Jyotsna and directed by Iliyas Ahmed under the [[pseudonym]] Pradyumna. The [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language serial premiered on [[ETV Telugu]] on August 27, 1997. The show ran for 100 episodes, and by the time of the telecast of its last episode in 1999, it became hugely popular among Telugu audience, winning eight [[Nandi Awards]] in different categories.<br />
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Each of its episodes lasted for about 18–24 minutes and drew in the elements of the [[paranormal]], [[black magic]], [[fantasy]], horror, [[mystery film|mystery]] and [[drama]]. It was produced by [[Ramoji Rao]], the head of the [[Ramoji Group]] and the then head of ETV. The serial portrays several supernatural elements like [[witchcraft]], black magic, the [[Astral world]], [[Astral travel]], [[demonic possession]]s, spirits, [[ghosts]], working of the [[Ouija board]], [[extrasensory perception]], [[spirit guides]], [[zombies]], [[telepathy]] and [[Séance]].<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
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The serial was based on a paranormal novel of the same name written by the director Ilias Ahmed.<br />
The story revolves around a young woman named Snigdha ([[Yamuna (actress)|Yamuna]]) who comes to live in [[Hyderabad]] after marrying her beau Pavan ([[Achyuth]]), an [[archaeologist]], much to the disapproval of her [[mother-in-law]]. There, certain events lead her to discover an eerily desolated [[monument]], inside which she encounters a strange [https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/970810_190533591100317_390058598_n.jpg?oh=1a569e839a5cce75759d9568d89febb2&oe=5689A46D witch-cult]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, whose members worship a bat-like [[demon]] named [https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/946984_185973904889619_36167701_n.jpg?oh=4efb1b8a7937b63e70299c446b51afaf&oe=56CF32A8&__gda__=1452158810_2a1434aeae1d35bc6f33fa62dcce847b Karakinkara]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Strangely, the place is visible only to Snigdha and when she recounts what she saw, everyone around her starts to think she is delusional, much to her chagrin. The [https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/181290_190531924433817_1749490669_n.jpg?oh=7f6003f3e7405d0d46f3b6653b4eac34&oe=56C832A5 statue of Karakinkara]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} seems to haunt her wherever she goes and she starts experiencing [https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/215313_185973244889685_1537670342_n.jpg?oh=e54d743351377283a70248d457f4ef6a&oe=56C409B6 terrifying nightmares]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. The terror-stricken woman spends sleepless nights, and spirals into depression with no one to believe her and a not-so-loving mother-in-law.<br />
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Meanwhile, a young woman named [https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/603813_185974324889577_152725757_n.jpg?oh=d7f8f5d456ca9eaf6bcee271cef08774&oe=568C8A29 Masthanamma]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}(Lakshmi) is hired as a household help by Snigdha's mother-in-law. Unbeknownst to anyone, Mastanamma, who practices [[witchcraft]], captures a terrifying paranormal entity known as '[https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t1.0-9/942497_185977128222630_389442174_n.jpg?oh=812d6f373c57e230253b03cc24dce80e&oe=56C44CED&__gda__=1456282019_6d30a6e0f6d522417597826d7ad122d4 Khabees]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}' and holds him captive on the top a wardrobe as her slave. She also falls in love with Pavan and so intends to get rid of Snigdha with the help of Khabees, who starts terrifying Snigdha from above the wardrobe.<br />
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Meanwhile, Snigdha gets pregnant much to the dislike of her mother-in-law. A series of events make Mastanamma realize her mistakes and she becomes friends with Snigdha. Eventually, Snigdha gives birth to a boy named Aniruddh ([https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/942278_190610561092620_2132677230_n.jpg?oh=42b8cad436eab760434d49afcf5f2382&oe=56C6AAFD Master Anil Raj]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}), whom Mastanamma saves from the attack of the Karakinkara followers. But, soon after giving birth to Aniruddh, Snigdha dies in a fire accident and Mastanamma disappears without a trace. After the death of Snigdha, a grief-stricken Pavan raises Aniruddh on his own for 7 years, before uncovering hair-raising facts and shocking truths behind Snigdha's death.<br />
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The next few episodes answer questions like was Snigdha really dead? Does her mother-in-law has anything to do with her death? Where did Mastanamma disappear to? What happened to Khabees? Who are these Karakinkara followers? Why were they after Snigdha? How does young Aniruddh try to get into touch with his dead mother? Why does he start believing in the paranormal? Who is Professor Athma ([http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wiHgKNZE4oI/UvJvQn71c6I/AAAAAAAAB1Y/maU0LGTeu3w/s1600/vallabhaneni+janardhan.png Vallabhaneni Janardhan]) and why does he befriend Aniruddh?<br />
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The first 50 episodes revolve around the struggles of Snigdha and Pavan, while the next 50 episodes focus entirely on a [https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/942274_190610291092647_1769766920_n.jpg?oh=a13523599ddadfac5cf2fd52d2cb8497&oe=568FE186 grown-up Aniruddh]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ([[Shanmukha Srinivas]]), who acquires extra-sensory perception and starts remembering his past life, with the help of a spirit guide named Clara ([[Suma Kanakala]]). A few more important characters are introduced like [https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/970676_190610717759271_1389494529_n.jpg?oh=22d12bf8827c89425f6849d2e6810f7b&oe=568A1EAA Bheesthi Nayak]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Raja), the head of the Karakinkara cult, Ankitha ([http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/01101/HYCP03MEENA2_1101671g.jpg Meena]), Aniruddh's best friend and [https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xta1/v/t1.0-9/960255_190610931092583_1158604633_n.jpg?oh=f5f10638b826620f518e188ebf03b0e9&oe=569392F1&__gda__=1452590071_62738071af9c1f15c8d9810c8a249528 Aneela]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Aniruddh's love interest. How he manages to eliminate the powerful and evil cult of Karakinkara forms the crux of the story.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
* [[Achyuth]] as Pavan Kumar<br />
* [[Yamuna (actress)|Yamuna]] as Snigdha Devi<br />
* Lakshmi as Masthanamma<br />
* Master Anil Raj as young Aniruddh (Pavan & Snighda's son)<br />
* Vallabhaneni Janardhan as Professor Athma<br />
* [[Suma Kanakala]] as Clara, spirit guide<br />
* Shanmukha Srinivas as grown up Aniruddh<br />
* Raja as Bheesthi Nayak, Karakinkara cult's head<br />
* Meena as Ankitha<br />
* Bangalore Padma <br />
* [[Maharshi Raghava]]<br />
* Ragini<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
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The Nandi award-winning [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLJb_g8BTHk title song of Anveshitha] was composed by [[Madhavapeddi Suresh]] and was sung by legendary singer [[K.S.Chithra]].<br />
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== Filming ==<br />
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The filming of the serial took place predominantly at [[Ramoji Film City]], Hyderabad, where a huge Karakinkara set was constructed.<br />
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== Critical reception ==<br />
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Anveshitha received critical acclaim from critics and audience alike for its unique, interesting and gripping story line. It became a favorite among children and adults alike for its horror content, with the character of 'Khabees' and the statue of Karakinkara becoming the trademarks of the serial. The performances of the lead actors, Yamuna and Achyuth received wide acclaim and the two actors became household names throughout the state.<br />
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<ref>http://www.nettv4u.com/about/Telugu/tv-serials/anveshitha</ref><br />
<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqpTp1lXhlw</ref><br />
<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNKpVPXH1Gc</ref><br />
<ref>http://www.aakaankshacreations.com/#page_5/</ref><br />
<ref>https://www.facebook.com/AnveshithaSerial/info?tab=page_info</ref><br />
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== Awards ==<br />
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=== [[Nandi Awards|Nandi TV Awards]] (Andhra Pradesh State Film,Music,Television and Arts Awards) ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Year<br />
!Category<br />
!Recipient<br />
!Result<br />
!{{Tool tip|Ref.|References}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="4" |1998<br />
|Best Screenplay<br />
|Illias Jyostna<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":0" /><br />
|-<br />
|Best Costume<br />
|K. Koteshwar Rao<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Nandi TV Awards G.O and Results 1998|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-tv-awards-1998.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=APSFTVTDC}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Best Villain<br />
|Raja<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":0" /><br />
|-<br />
|Best Art Director<br />
|V. Bhaskara Raju<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":0" /><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="4" |1999<br />
|Second Best Mega Serial<br />
|[[Ramoji Rao]]<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":1" /><br />
|-<br />
|Best Playback Singer {{En dash}} Female<br />
|[[K. S. Chithra]]<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Nandi TV Awards G.O and Results 1999|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-tv-awards-1999.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=APSFTVTDC}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Best Makeup Artist<br />
|P. Murali<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":1" /><br />
|-<br />
|Best Graphics<br />
|[[ETV Network|Eenadu Television]]<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref name=":1" /><br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Horror fiction]]<br />
[[Category:Indian horror fiction television series]]<br />
[[Category:Telugu-language television shows]]<br />
[[Category:1997 Indian television series debuts]]<br />
[[Category:1999 Indian television series endings]]<br />
[[Category:Indian television series]]<br />
[[Category:Indian supernatural television series]]<br />
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