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
Episodes
Production
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
Anvesh Michael also worked as a lyricist for the songs "Notla Beedilu Vettandi" and "Ayithava Ayithava Hero".[1]
Reception
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 'Kotha Poradu': Enchanting narrative with simple story, Pecheti, Prakash. Telangana Today. 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.
- ↑ Meet Anvesh Michael, whose series Kotha Poradu showcases rural Telangana, Teja, Charan. The News Minute(19 August 2021).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kotha Poradu Season 1 Review: Technically brilliant with intriguing performances. 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(27 January 2020).