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{{short description|Indian sci-fi web series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox television
| name = Kudi Yedamaithe
| image = Kudi Yedamaithe.jpg
| caption = Release poster
| network = [[aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
| executive_producer = Vijaya Rajesh
| genre = [[Science fiction]] [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]
| creator = Ram Vignesh
| writer = Ram Vignesh [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| director = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| starring = [[Amala Paul]] [[Rahul Vijay]]
| composer = [[Poornachandra Tejaswi (composer)|Poornachandra Tejaswi]]
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| cinematography = Advaitha Gurumurthy
| editor = Suresh Arumugam
| audio_format = [[Stereophonic]]
| picture_format = [[HDTV]] [[1080p]]
| released = {{Start date|2021|07|16|df=y}}<ref>https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/ott/kudi-yedamaithe-trailer-amala-paul-rahul-vijay-500787.html</ref>
| first_aired =
| last_aired =
| company = People Media Factory Pawan Kumar Studios
| distributor =
| producer = T. G. Vishwa Prasad Pawan Kumar Vivek Kuchibotla
| runtime = 35–45 minutes
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| list_episodes = #Episodes
| website = https://www.aha.video/originals/kudi-yedamaithe
}}
'''''Kudi Yedamaithe''''' ({{Translation|If right becomes left}}) is an Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[science fiction]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] web series created and written by Ram Vignesh and directed by [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 July 2021|title=Kudi Yedamaithe trailer: Amala Paul and Rahul Vijay are stuck in a time loop|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kudi-yedamaithe-trailer-amala-paul-is-stuck-in-a-time-loop-7405514/|access-date=16 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> It is and produced by People Media Factory for [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 July 2021|title=Watch: Trailer of Amala Paul and Rahul Vijay's web series 'Kudi Yedamaithe' is out|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-trailer-amala-paul-and-rahul-vijay-s-web-series-kudi-yedamaithe-out-152374|url-status=live|access-date=16 July 2021|website=[[The News Minute]]|language=en}}</ref> The eight-episode series features [[Amala Paul]] and [[Rahul Vijay]] in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hymavathi|first=Ravali|date=14 July 2021|title=Amala Paul's Kudi Yedamaithe Trailer Is All An Intriguing Action Episode|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/amala-pauls-kudi-yedamaithe-trailer-is-all-an-intriguing-action-episode-695916|access-date=16 July 2021|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref> The title is inspired by song of the same name from the 1953 film [[Devadasu (1953 film)|''Devadasu'']].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kudi Yedamaithe Series Review: A smart, riveting thriller|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/telugu/2021/jul/16/kudi-yedamaithe-review-amala-paul-rahul-vijay-pawan-kumar-25516.html|access-date=17 July 2021|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> It premiered on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]] on 16 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=ChennaiJuly 15|first1=Janani K.|last2=July 15|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 17:01|title=Amala Paul shares Kudi Yedamaithe trailer. Web series to release on July 16|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/amala-paul-shares-kudi-yedamaithe-trailer-web-series-to-release-on-july-16-1828565-2021-07-15|url-status=live|access-date=16 July 2021|website=[[India Today]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=16 July 2021|title=Kudi Yedamaithe Movie Review: Here's What Netizens Say About Amala Paul-Starrer|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kudi-yedamaithe-movie-review-heres-what-netizens-say-about-amala-paul-starrer-838733|access-date=17 July 2021|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==

Durga (Amala Paul), a police officer and Adhi (Rahul Vijay), a delivery boy, find themselves in a time loop and relive a day's incidents. When they try to break the cycle they end up with new problems. How they overcome the problems and (if they could) get out of the time loop forms the crux of the story.

== Cast ==

* [[Amala Paul]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Durga Goud
* [[Rahul Vijay]] as Aditya "Adi"
* [[Ravi Prakash (Telugu actor)|Ravi Prakash]] as Mahendra
* Surya Srinivas as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Thilak Surya
* Pradeep Rudra as Arjun
* [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]] as Harsha
* Nithya Shri as Parvathy
* Raj Madiraju
* Ram Sandeep Varma as Assistant director Abhinav
* Naveen Itika as Yadagiri
* Meghalekha as Meera
* Karthik Sabareesh as Short film director
* Meesam Suresh as Lakshman
* Rachiraju as James Ehswar

== Episodes ==
{{Episode table|episodes={{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 1
| Title = Him & Her
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = #000000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 2
| Title = Her & Him
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = #000000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 3
| Title = Parvathy's Blind Date
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = #000000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 4
| Title = Die to Restart
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = #000000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 5
| Title = The Face – Off
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = #000000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 6
| Title = Second Chance
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = #000000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 7
| Title = Save Parvathy?
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
| LineColor = #000000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 8
| Title = Is this the End?
| DirectedBy = [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]]
| WrittenBy = Ram Vignesh
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|07|16}}
| ShortSummary =
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== Production ==
In an interview to ''[[The Hindu]]'', director Pawan Kumar told that he was approached by Aha through [[B. V. Nandini Reddy]] and said "I liked the story and how certain events repeat themselves on a time loop."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=12 July 2021|title=How 'Lucia' paved the way for Pawan Kumar and Rahul to collaborate for the web series 'Kudi Yedamaithe'|language=en-IN|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-pawan-kumar-and-actor-rahul-vijay-hold-forth-on-their-telugu-web-series-kudi-yedamaithe/article35276591.ece|access-date=16 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Siby Jeyya of ''India Herald'' wrote that "Just watch this 'Kudi Yedamaithe' if you are a big fan of the thriller genre with unpredictable twists!"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kudi Yedamaithe OTT Web Series Review – A Well Written Time Loop|url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994382603/Kudi-Yedamaithe-OTT-Web-Series-Review-A-Well-Written-Time-Loop-Thriller|access-date=16 July 2021|website=indiaherald.com|language=en}}</ref> Praising the story-line, Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' stated that "Kudi Yedaimaithe is a great attempt at simplifying a high-concept sci-fi thriller. It could have been perfect if Pawan Kumar had worked on the pacing and the backstory."<ref>{{Cite web|last1=ChennaiJuly 16|first1=Janani K.|last2=July 16|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 14:00|title=Kudi Yedamaithe Review: Amala Paul's sci-fi thriller is intriguing in parts|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/kudi-yedamaithe-review-amala-paul-s-sci-fi-thriller-is-intriguing-in-parts-1828841-2021-07-16|access-date=17 July 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]''<nowiki/>'s Sravan Vanaparthy praised the screenplay and performances done by the lead actors.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kudi Yedamaithe Season 1 Review: A gripping and peculiar thriller that explores time loop|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/telugu/kudi-yedamaithe/season-1/seasonreview/84367736.cms|year=2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 July 2021}}</ref>

In contrast, a critic from ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 and added that "The narration doesn't give the audience a thorough grip on the turn of events" and praised the cinematography and music.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kudi Yedamaithe Review: A fantasy crime thriller that should have explored its immense possibilities fully|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kudi-yedamaithe-review-fantasy-crime-thriller-should-have-explored-its-immense-possibilities-fully-815095|url-status=live|access-date=17 July 2021|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* https://m.imdb.com/title/tt14932842/mediaviewer/rm3823761409/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
*{{IMDb title|id=tt14932842|title=Kudi Yedamaithe}}

[[Category:Telugu-language web series]]
[[Category:2021 web series debuts]]
[[Category:2021 web series endings]]
[[Category:Indian thriller television series]]
[[Category:Science fiction web series]]
[[Category:Thriller web series]]
[[Category:Aha (streaming service) original programming]]
[[Category:Science fiction television series]]

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